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FD53 PHJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,855 mi
Last recorded175,855 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 175,855 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 171,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 164,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,361 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 158,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 153,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 143,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 136,907 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing very close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 122,851 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 122,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,408 miles

minor blow on n/s exhaust pipoe before tail box

surface cracks in n/s/r flexi brake hose

Fail 30 Sep 2013 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

minor blow on n/s exhaust pipoe before tail box

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

surface cracks in n/s/r flexi brake hose

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,495 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,366 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 PHJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

FD53 PHJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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