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FH53 UHF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

247,199 mi
Last recorded247,199 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 247,199 miles

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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 8 Apr 2022 232,795 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r drop link

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

small play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2022 232,794 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r drop link

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

small play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2021 220,265 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 220,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 209,272 miles

rear arm bushes perished

Fail 24 Mar 2020 209,272 miles

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

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

rear arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 197,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 197,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 184,726 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 184,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 172,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 172,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 123,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 103,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underbody covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2010 92,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,130 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2006 67,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UHF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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