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FE53 USU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 USU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,601 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,000 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,099 miles

both front tyres have wear on innerr and outer treads and cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre has been driven on flat

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,117 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,117 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,920 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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FE53 USU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE53 USU, 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 FE53 USU registered?

FE53 USU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FE53 USU safe to buy?

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