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FH53 FDN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,472 mi
Last recorded175,472 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 175,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 175,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 160,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 145,268 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 142,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,650 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 129,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 111,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 111,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,183 miles

front brake discs worn and corrodid

n/s front tyre inner edge worn advise tracking

Fail 26 Nov 2010 95,183 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corrodid

n/s front tyre inner edge worn advise tracking

Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,703 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,503 miles

small chip to windscreen

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 FDN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 FDN registered?

FH53 FDN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FH53 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FDN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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