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FG53 NZD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,315 mi
Last recorded147,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 147,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S INNER & OUTER EDGES BALD (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front WINDOW IN/OPP

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

VERY WET TEST

Windscreen wiper blade defective ENDS SPLIT.BPADES DETEORATING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 141,931 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front O/S/F WINDOW IN/OPP

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 141,931 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front O/S/F WINDOW IN/OPP

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,091 miles

Front SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BALD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 132,091 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BALD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WARER INGRESS O/S/R LAMP

Fail 16 Sep 2015 121,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

WARER INGRESS O/S/R LAMP

Pass 23 Sep 2014 117,802 miles

nsr tyre inner edge worn

some type of slight fluid leak under engine

wipers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2014 117,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nsr tyre inner edge worn

some type of slight fluid leak under engine

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

air bag light on

osf brake pad 3/4 worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 111,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

osf brake pad 3/4 worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,696 miles

Offside of engine wet, but unable to see a leak, advise to be investigated

Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside of engine wet, but unable to see a leak, advise to be investigated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 197,328 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 197,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise damage to nearside rear light cluster

Fail 23 Aug 2010 197,272 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cant see brake fluid level properly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 184,278 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp broken

Fail 28 Sep 2009 184,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp broken

Pass 30 Sep 2008 158,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 115,238 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 NZD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

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

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