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FH53 CHZ

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,013 mi
Last recorded158,013 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 158,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside headlamp casing broken

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside headlamp beam pattern to the left

Offside headlamp casing broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

wipers slow in operation

Pass 11 Sep 2018 144,610 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 144,606 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,926 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,999 miles

EML illuminated

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 120,999 miles

EML illuminated

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2015 109,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,972 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,272 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,857 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 66,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,265 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CHZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHZ, 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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FH53 CHZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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