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FP53 VFW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

172,358 mi
Last recorded172,358 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 172,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front wing / bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 163,215 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 146,318 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 133,376 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms on the o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs all round in poor condition

front shocks in poor condition

number plate light out

rear subframe in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

slight wear on front discs

Fail 21 Apr 2023 133,354 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms on the n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms on the o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs all round in poor condition

front shocks in poor condition

number plate light out

rear subframe in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

slight wear on front discs

Pass 13 Apr 2022 126,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 124,066 miles

both rear suspension top bushes poor condition

front top wish bone arm bushes worn and poor condition

o/s front shock in poor condition

o/s rear anti roll bar bush poor condition

slight leak from n/s front shock

slight play in n/s front lower front ball joint

x1 number plate light out

Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT LOWER ARM N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R TYRE POOR CONDITION WORN LOW & UNEVEN INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,290 miles

Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,442 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 100,415 miles

Offside Front upper suspension arm rubbers slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,216 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,002 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,542 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 5 Nov 2007 51,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,600 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 VFW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

FP53 VFW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is FP53 VFW safe to buy?

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