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FD53 PHN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,761 mi
Last recorded138,761 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 138,761 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 138,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 126,984 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing from inner and outter edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,029 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,151 miles

front Anti-roll bar linkage(s) rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front Brake hose(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,907 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,553 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,635 miles

Wipers are starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,979 miles

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,235 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 PHN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

FD53 PHN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is FD53 PHN safe to buy?

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