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FV53 HKZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,633 mi
Last recorded171,633 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 171,633 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 171,598 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 160,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 154,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 149,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 129,806 miles

all brake discs starting to lip

all tyres minor cracks

Fail 29 Dec 2009 129,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs starting to lip

all tyres minor cracks

Pass 30 Dec 2008 110,101 miles

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

both front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 90,102 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 90,102 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,459 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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FV53 HKZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

FV53 HKZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FV53 HKZ safe to buy?

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