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FP53 WXV

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 121,062 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 121,021 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Covered over in gaffer tape (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper mounting arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Covered over in gaffer tape (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 115,765 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,790 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from flexi

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,434 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,372 miles

Front Lower front suspension arms bushes split

Front Upper suspension arm bushes split

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush has play

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear differential damp

engine sump pan damp

exhaust corroded

gearbox damp

Fail 13 Nov 2015 97,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 235/45/17 97 w xl (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower front suspension arms bushes split

Front Upper suspension arm bushes split

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush has play

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear differential damp

engine sump pan damp

exhaust corroded

gearbox damp

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn more on edges

both rear tyres low tread

exhaust corroded

front upper and lower suspension arm bushes splitting

rear diff damp

Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,077 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage on screen

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,178 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 48,070 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edges

Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,945 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,062 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 WXV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

FP53 WXV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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