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FE53 USV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

255,305 mi
Last recorded255,305 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 USV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 255,305 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 255,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 232,838 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear park brake on minimum required efficiency

Fail 30 Apr 2024 232,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out over leaf (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 217,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 217,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 203,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 189,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 189,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 180,660 miles

Engine Covers/Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Wear To Outer Edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 177,144 miles

offside parking brake efficiency just servicable

Fail 20 Nov 2018 177,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside parking brake efficiency just servicable

Pass 23 Nov 2017 169,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - low on edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 169,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - low on edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 163,529 miles

parking brake just to req efficiency [offside low]

Fail 12 Sep 2016 163,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake just to req efficiency [offside low]

Pass 15 Sep 2015 157,147 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency lower than nearside it may require adjustment/repair.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 157,147 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency lower than nearside it may require adjustment/repair.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 151,136 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 151,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 139,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 127,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 122,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is wearing uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2010 114,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,650 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 105,650 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 98,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,761 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,776 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 USV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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