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FL53 VAF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,085 mi
Last recorded176,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 176,085 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 165,023 miles

front brake pads worn low (inner pad)

nearside rear tyre worn low

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 159,782 miles

nearside front and nearside rear child seats fitted visual inspection of belt only

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

offside front and rear tyres have deep cuts on outer sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 159,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front and nearside rear child seats fitted visual inspection of belt only

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

offside front and rear tyres have deep cuts on outer sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 154,484 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 149,078 miles

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

o/s/f top suspension arm bush splitting from arm

Pass 16 Sep 2013 142,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 197,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES ON WEAR INDICATORS '

Pass 27 Aug 2011 176,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 171,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 141,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 141,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

p/s fluid level low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 98,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VAF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

FL53 VAF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 VAF safe to buy?

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