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FE53 VKC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,936 mi
Last recorded168,936 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 168,936 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2015 149,661 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

wipers poor

Fail 23 May 2015 148,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front track rod end has slight play in rubber bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,807 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 134,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,378 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen damage

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,361 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,822 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 VKC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 VKC registered?

FE53 VKC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is FE53 VKC safe to buy?

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