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FL53 HXW

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,811 mi
Last recorded162,811 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,811 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 159,825 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 159,825 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing nearside and offside (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing nearside and offside (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 154,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 147,597 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition {offside more)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 140,459 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 126,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,927 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,737 miles

O/S/R Tyre sidewall perished and cracked on inside

Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,762 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 79,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,731 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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FL53 HXW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

FL53 HXW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 HXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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