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FE53 PFU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

303,679 mi
Last recorded303,679 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 303,679 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both brake hose ferules significantly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 293,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 285,415 miles

lower rear bumper panel missing-no sharp edges

o/s/f wing corroded-no sharp edges

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 6 Jun 2016 284,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (t/c/a) inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in sidewalls inner and outer (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn excessively (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever not moving (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure insecure at lower fixing-(bolt loose) (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lower rear bumper panel missing-no sharp edges projected

o/s/f wing corroded-no sharp edges.

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 16 Jun 2015 255,162 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 255,162 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 233,621 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

rear brake discs corroding

rear bumper lower valance missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jun 2014 233,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

rear brake discs corroding

rear bumper lower valance missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2013 213,155 miles

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

front brake discs deterioated

lower rear bumper section missing

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 21 May 2013 216,146 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fluctuation on n/s/f brake in rollers.

front brake discs deterioated

lower rear bumper section missing

Pass 2 May 2012 189,176 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 189,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 147,553 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf top arm, rear arm bush beginning to seperate

Fail 28 Oct 2010 147,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf top arm, rear arm bush beginning to seperate

Pass 12 Oct 2009 120,165 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,157 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,874 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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FE53 PFU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE53 PFU, 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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FE53 PFU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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