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FP53 OTB

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,748 mi
Last recorded211,748 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OTB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 211,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 211,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and headlamp is insecure. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 201,321 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 201,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 191,024 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 191,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 179,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2014 168,452 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 163,004 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 162,935 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 154,971 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2011 147,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 137,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 120,314 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 120,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 103,925 miles

minor play in o/s n/s front ball joints

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,274 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 93,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OTB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP53 OTB, 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 FP53 OTB registered?

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

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