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FD53 PHO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 97,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2024 97,682 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225 and 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense gone dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense gone dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 89,018 miles

slight play in both front links

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Lower undertray fitted

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

Offside Lower undertray fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,890 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,956 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,971 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,256 miles

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

belly panel and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,057 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 19,057 miles

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

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

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 PHO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

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

Is FD53 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 PHO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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