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FV53 DZH

2003 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 97,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,130 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,824 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 94,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,667 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre low in pressure ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,952 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,337 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 87,335 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex on cat (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex on cat (7.1.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,204 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 85,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17/W (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,047 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,542 miles

advise osf indcator bulb showing white light

Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both front tyres badly worn on bth inner and outter egdes

advise osf indcator bulb showing white light

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,783 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges, esp. o/s/f inner edge, will expose cords shortly.

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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FV53 DZH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 DZH, 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 FV53 DZH registered?

FV53 DZH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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