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FH53 CEV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,690 mi
Last recorded111,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,690 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR D-BUSH PLAY

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR D-BUSH PLAY

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,805 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

front windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,805 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 91,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches to ns windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches to ns windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,292 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,314 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,889 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 55,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,342 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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FH53 CEV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH53 CEV, 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 FH53 CEV registered?

FH53 CEV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is FH53 CEV safe to buy?

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