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FE53 UST

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,447 mi
Last recorded157,447 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 157,447 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 24 Mar 2020 157,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres low tread

Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,188 miles

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

Offside Front small crack in front screen

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Not all bulbs working in centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in O/S lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 142,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Not all bulbs working in centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in O/S lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jun 2016 122,558 miles

crack in front windscreen outside swept areas

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,769 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipe flexi hoses cracking due to age but no cords showing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,681 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipe flexi hoses cracking due to age but no cords showing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 94,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,212 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

slight play in both front lower arms

stone chips to screen

undertrays damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,959 miles

front inner discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,959 miles

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

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

both rears on 2mm

front inner discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deterioated

stone chips to screen

under body shields fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

rear number plate slightly deterioated

unable to check underbody due to under shields

Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,273 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

rear number plate slightly deterioated

unable to check underbody due to under shields

Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,643 miles

nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UST is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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