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FG53 VYD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,818 mi
Last recorded168,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 168,818 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

engine management warning light stays on

Fail 8 Jul 2016 168,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 159,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning light stays on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 153,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 149,750 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 144,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 126,365 miles

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 12 Jun 2010 97,554 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,689 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,689 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 VYD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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