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FH53 KKW

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,700 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,272 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill - floor and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,972 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,403 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

plastic floor covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brakes binding slightly

plastic floor covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,047 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2010 45,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,881 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 KKW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

FH53 KKW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is FH53 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 KKW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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