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FL53 HBC

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,207 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 68,106 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,106 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 61,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,837 miles

slight movement in rear number plate not insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,701 miles

advise both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

advise slight smear on front wipers

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 HBC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey 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 FL53 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

FL53 HBC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 HBC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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