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FG53 MKP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

164,049 mi
Last recorded164,049 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 164,049 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet lever in car snaped (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil light on

Pass 16 Apr 2019 158,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 158,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 150,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,115 miles

middle exhaust box slight leak of gasses rear exhaust clamp corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroding offside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front and rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 24 Mar 2017 142,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle exhaust box slight leak of gasses rear exhaust clamp corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroding offside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front and rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wiper blades tearing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 122,705 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,576 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 113,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 76,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2008 56,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Oct 2006 34,886 miles

o/s wiper blade smearing screen slightly and split on end recommend new

Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade smearing screen slightly and split on end recommend new

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 MKP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 MKP, 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 MKP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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