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FL53 MRU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,092 mi
Last recorded139,092 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 MRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,697 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BUMP STOPPER DETORIRATED

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills corrosion on jack points and under body corrosion

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 116,712 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Sleeves broken up also on D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Seat belts slow to retract

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top radius arm bushes split on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window inop (reg)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit condensation

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Bump stops split

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sills corrosion on jack points and under body corrosion

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2021 116,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Sleeves broken up also on D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Seat belts slow to retract

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top radius arm bushes split on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window inop (reg)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reverse light inop

Offside Rear Lamp unit condensation

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Bump stops split

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sills corrosion on jack points and under body corrosion

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,944 miles

o/s/f tyre edge worn

rear bench seat base missing

rear brake flexi hoses cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2020 113,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

o/s/f tyre edge worn

rear bench seat base missing

rear brake flexi hoses cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,122 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 112,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 107,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure Engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,731 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod at o/s bushes perishing/cracking

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Slight binding on n/s rear brake

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,731 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod at o/s bushes perishing/cracking

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

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Slight binding on n/s rear brake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,414 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s

Play in n/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Rear shocker becoming soft/worn at n/s

Fail 24 Aug 2016 98,414 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s

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

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

Play in n/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Rear shocker becoming soft/worn at n/s

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,922 miles

Front & rear number plates letter spacing bordering a fail

Play in o/s & n/s rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,818 miles

Damage to o/s door mirror housing.

Number plates bordering on a fail with spacing.

Rear disc pads getting low.

Slight binding on rear brake at o/s.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear disc pads getting low.

Damage to o/s door mirror housing.

Number plates bordering on a fail with spacing.

Slight binding on rear brake at o/s.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,186 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear outer seats.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,186 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear outer seats.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,214 miles

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

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

front wiper ripped but still clearing screen.Need replacement to prevent scratching the screen.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,940 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,800 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

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

O/S/F Fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,468 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 MRU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FL53 MRU, 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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FL53 MRU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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