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FL53 TXT

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,067 mi
Last recorded216,067 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 216,067 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 216,064 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 206,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays

Fail 9 Jul 2019 206,757 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 4 Jul 2018 186,762 miles

under trays

Fail 4 Jul 2018 186,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2017 169,510 miles

Central EXHAUST CORRODED NOT BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LINES IN FACES

REAR TYRES WEARING AT 2.00 MM NOW

Fail 5 Jul 2017 169,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Central EXHAUST CORRODED NOT BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LINES IN FACES

REAR TYRES WEARING AT 2.00 MM NOW

Pass 27 Jun 2016 152,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

car as under trays

center exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 142,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 May 2014 125,324 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 125,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 111,385 miles

offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses lightly cracked

offside front suspension upper arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 22 May 2012 100,211 miles

exhaust middle silencer slightly corroded

offside and nearside front and rear brake flexible hoses lightly cracked

slight dampness nearside front shock obsorber

Fail 22 May 2012 100,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust middle silencer slightly corroded

offside and nearside front and rear brake flexible hoses lightly cracked

slight dampness nearside front shock obsorber

Pass 17 May 2011 87,291 miles

all four tyres wearing low and uneven

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 17 May 2011 87,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres wearing low and uneven

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 18 May 2010 75,964 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 75,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 63,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TXT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

FL53 TXT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FL53 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 TXT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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