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FG53 VYF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,957 mi
Last recorded111,957 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge tread not cut as deep

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge tread not cut as deep

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 90,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 90,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,578 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,578 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,385 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,574 miles

Front brake discs pitted/corroded.

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

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

Rear brake discs scored/pitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,375 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,375 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,977 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low/worn edges

Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,113 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2009 44,643 miles

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2009 44,643 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,045 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine very low when checked prior to emissions test, 1ltr added to bring up to correct level. †ADVISE regular check

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VYF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

FG53 VYF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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