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FD53 ATK

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,294 mi
Last recorded206,294 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ATK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 206,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted to underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2021 206,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted to underside of the vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2020 202,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 202,187 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 196,746 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 196,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 191,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 191,319 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 184,675 miles

Front brake discs are worn

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 184,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are worn

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 177,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 176,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 169,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 165,046 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 165,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 140,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes worn very low

rear brakes worn very low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 140,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes worn very low

rear brakes worn very low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 80,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,207 miles

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 ATK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATK, 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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FD53 ATK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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