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FP53 WWU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 148,220 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 138,298 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear suspension arms, subframe and assotiated components

Centre exhaust corroding and general deterioration

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to rear coil springs

General deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes and front antiroll bar link bushes

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination of all components

Service wear to rear brake discs

Unusual rattle from engine at belt end

Fail 3 Dec 2014 138,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Advancing corrosion to rear suspension arms, subframe and assotiated components

Centre exhaust corroding and general deterioration

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to rear coil springs

General deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes and front antiroll bar link bushes

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination of all components

Service wear to rear brake discs

Unusual rattle from engine at belt end

Fail 31 Oct 2014 138,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroded

noise from front of engine A/C pump area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper rubbers deteriating

Fail 15 Nov 2013 134,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper rubbers deteriating

Pass 27 Nov 2012 128,594 miles

airbag lamp on

front anti roll bar drop links, bushes deteriating

o/s headlamp aim almost too low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,436 miles

Air bag light on

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Engine undertray damaged and insecure

General deterioraation to suspension bushes

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of sills and structures

Smoke emmission high for model

Some damage to n/s/f tyre walls

Some damage to o/s/f road wheel

Some movement and wear to front suspension n/s/r bush

Fail 17 Nov 2010 115,347 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear pads 25% left rear discs slighty worn and pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 115,347 miles

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

air bag warning light on

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear pads 25% left rear discs slighty worn and pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,203 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 61,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WWU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue 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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

FP53 WWU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FP53 WWU safe to buy?

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