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FT53 KAE

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,157 mi
Last recorded88,157 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 KAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,157 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,522 miles

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

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

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,522 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,612 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,097 miles

front suspension upper bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,782 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,038 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,452 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,335 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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FT53 KAE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT53 KAE, 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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FT53 KAE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is FT53 KAE safe to buy?

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