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FM53 BRZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,706 mi
Last recorded165,706 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 165,706 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

front tyres low

rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2019 158,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 158,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 151,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 May 2014 107,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,195 miles

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

damage to windscreen is right on 10mm limit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,990 miles

All four tyres worn on 3mm.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,287 miles

all four tyres are close to limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,634 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)

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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FM53 BRZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FM53 BRZ, 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 FM53 BRZ registered?

FM53 BRZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FM53 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 BRZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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