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FH53 CGV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,321 mi
Last recorded178,321 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 178,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 165,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 151,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield adrift.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 151,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield adrift.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,339 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 143,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,781 miles

Left hand rear tyre worn on on both edges and close to limet

Fail 18 Mar 2017 133,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Left hand rear tyre worn on on both edges and close to limet

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,891 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,344 miles

Right hand front, right hand rear, and left hand rear tyres on limet now very early attension adviced

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,606 miles

Left hand front tyre worn on inner edge and on limet now very earley attension adviced

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,181 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 96,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,271 miles

Front and rear discs and brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front and rear discs and brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,212 miles

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

Rear nomber plate slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,623 miles

Front pads getting low

Wiper blades very slight split at ends

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,508 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 CGV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

FH53 CGV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FH53 CGV safe to buy?

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