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FG53 VYL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

277,857 mi
Last recorded277,857 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 277,857 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 28 Nov 2024 277,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 274,762 miles

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

Rear subframe and chassis slightly corroded

all suspension bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

underneath of vehicle muddy

Pass 24 Nov 2022 265,985 miles

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

Front headlights intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 258,166 miles

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 252,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 252,150 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 243,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 231,696 miles

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

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 222,364 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 222,241 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight condensation in light

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 209,856 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

sill and body covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 197,383 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 185,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 169,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 169,744 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 156,309 miles

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

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

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

rear brake discs faces edges rusty

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,569 miles

rear brake discs inner faces edges rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2010 129,948 miles

front brakes slight imbalance/ slight distorsion

front tyres inner edges worn

r/n/s tyre outer edge worn (just legal)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,979 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 103,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,387 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 88,387 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 60,804 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 VYL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

FG53 VYL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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