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FP53 OSU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,656 mi
Last recorded153,656 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 153,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 144,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion both sides of rear inner sills

oil weep

rust inner face of o/s/f disc

Fail 11 Sep 2025 144,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion both sides of rear inner sills

oil weep

rust inner face of o/s/f disc

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,941 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,459 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2022 118,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,274 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,102 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,343 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,169 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,169 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,620 miles

wipers blades slightly split

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,238 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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FP53 OSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FP53 OSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 OSU registered?

FP53 OSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is FP53 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 OSU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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