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FL53 PTU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 PTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 130,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge has a cut not quite to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted front to rear, obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2021 130,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished - cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished - cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge has a cut not quite to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted front to rear, obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,918 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 128,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,988 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,372 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,933 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,972 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 PTU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

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

Is FL53 PTU safe to buy?

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