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2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,803 mi
Last recorded119,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,803 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,218 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,279 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine man lamp on

oil leaks

only just passed emissions fast test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine man lamp on

oil leaks

only just passed emissions fast test

Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

engine man light on

pad warning lamp on

service ind on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine man light on

pad warning lamp on

service ind on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,901 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

pad warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,382 miles

engine man light on

pad warning light on

Pass 4 May 2011 61,408 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 53,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,380 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,685 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 38,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VPR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

FP53 VPR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is FP53 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VPR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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