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FG53 ARF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,139 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,771 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,986 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre was flat before the test might have a punchure

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,986 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre was flat before the test might have a punchure

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 62,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc detriorated on inside face but not seriously weakened

service warning indicator showing on dash display

slight cracking on n/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc slightly deteriorated inside face

slight pitting on both front brake disc inside face

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both front tyre slight cracking

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Jul 2009 42,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both front tyre slight cracking

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,930 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,500 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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FG53 ARF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG53 ARF, 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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FG53 ARF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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