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FP53 ZVU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,821 mi
Last recorded117,821 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 117,821 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 117,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear -- Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Rear of engine

Front Lower Radiator support bar/beam -- Corroded

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides -- Cloudy -- Poor beam image (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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,621 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 114,621 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres low tread - tyre size 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 2354517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres low tread - tyre size 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 104,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 104,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,871 miles

Front position lamps have different bulb types

Nearside Front screen washer inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,808 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 54,266 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,266 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,305 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,773 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 ZVU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

FP53 ZVU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is FP53 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZVU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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