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FG53 NZP

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,149 mi
Last recorded164,149 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 164,149 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2021 164,149 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 156,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,461 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm rear bush detroid (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,567 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction struts, both sides of car. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car. (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,268 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 66,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,171 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,485 miles

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

front number plate poor

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,360 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 NZP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NZP, 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 FG53 NZP registered?

FG53 NZP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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