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FG53 ASU

2003 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,656 mi
Last recorded106,656 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ASU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,656 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 106,656 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 104,263 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,615 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,345 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,459 miles

Traction control warning light on.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,165 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,927 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside outer sill panel slight damage

Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise rear anti roll bar plactic mounts cracked and seperated from roll bar but not inscure

advise rear discs look worn and lipped

advise rear inner pads aprox 90% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,868 miles

advise rear anti roll bar plactic mounts cracked and seperated from roll bar but not inscure

advise rear discs look worn and lipped

advise rear inner pads aprox 90% worn

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 ASU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG53 ASU, 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 FG53 ASU registered?

FG53 ASU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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