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FP53 ZWC

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,546 mi
Last recorded224,546 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 224,546 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT AT CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 220,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 213,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 203,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush 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)

all four tyres worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 189,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 189,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 180,767 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front fog lamp glass cracked, no protruding sharp edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2012 119,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,268 miles

top and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2011 106,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 106,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,482 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZWC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

FP53 ZWC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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