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FV53 FLF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,715 mi
Last recorded174,715 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 174,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 164,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 151,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 126,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 126,425 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,597 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,949 miles

nearside front tyre screw in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre screw in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,320 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 81,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,067 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and wearing near limit

offside front tyre wearing near limit

offside rear tyre nail in tread and punctured

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and wearing near limit

offside front tyre wearing near limit

offside rear tyre nail in tread and punctured

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,902 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 61,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,560 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 43,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light staying on

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

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 FLF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV53 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

FV53 FLF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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