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FD53 ARX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,255 mi
Last recorded123,255 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ARX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal is perished

Fail 2 Jul 2020 123,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 112,887 miles

n/s/r lamp has ingress of water

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,836 miles

damp inside n/s/r light

very slight play o/s/f lower arm front arm ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,198 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,169 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FD53 ARX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 ARX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 ARX registered?

FD53 ARX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FD53 ARX safe to buy?

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