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FL53 TXR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,797 mi
Last recorded193,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 193,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 181,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 170,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 150,870 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 150,367 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 6 Dec 2014 131,820 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 131,799 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 122,225 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 122,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,515 miles

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

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

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 3 Dec 2011 98,007 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,554 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,873 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 TXR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

FL53 TXR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is FL53 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 TXR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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