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FP53 OTC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,619 mi
Last recorded172,619 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 172,619 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 172,618 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 158,282 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread worn

parking brake has only just met

rear brake disc worn

Fail 20 Jul 2016 158,281 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner tread worn

parking brake has only just met

rear brake disc worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,375 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side rear tyres nail in

off side rear indicater lamp brokrn taped

Pass 9 Jun 2014 154,531 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 154,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 153,103 miles

off side rear lens cracked taped

Fail 19 Jun 2013 153,103 miles

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

off side rear lens cracked taped

Pass 1 Jun 2012 145,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 119,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 119,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 103,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,564 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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FP53 OTC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

FP53 OTC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is FP53 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 OTC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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