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FH53 KLF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,087 mi
Last recorded181,087 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 181,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2019 181,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2018 178,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear dampers getting soft.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 178,150 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear dampers getting soft.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 170,574 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 15 Aug 2017 170,366 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 160,464 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelt not checked.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 160,440 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelt not checked.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 149,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 138,750 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 125,849 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2013 125,849 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,474 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 113,474 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,858 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,342 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 9 Jun 2010 90,342 miles

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

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,360 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 56,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,432 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 KLF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KLF, 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 KLF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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