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FP53 WXR

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,163 mi
Last recorded179,163 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 179,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 173,049 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 173,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 165,290 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 156,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,715 miles

All front suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Front tyres getting low on tread.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 141,715 miles

All front suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Front tyres getting low on tread.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 128,602 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2014 128,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 115,198 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 105,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 96,288 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 84,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,129 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,034 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 55,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,828 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 WXR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

FP53 WXR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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