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FH53 UHC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,642 mi
Last recorded147,642 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,642 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 147,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,093 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,250 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 136,249 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,486 miles

Engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 119,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,735 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,735 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,366 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,687 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 UHC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

FH53 UHC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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