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FL53 AOE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,157 mi
Last recorded153,157 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AOE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 153,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and low on effort (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 147,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 129,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 119,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 21 Aug 2008 97,608 miles

rear nearside wheel has slight buckle

unable to check sills fully due to plastic cover sills

Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,789 miles

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight buckle to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,210 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

stonechip on 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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FL53 AOE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL53 AOE, 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 FL53 AOE registered?

FL53 AOE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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