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FV53 LTU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,007 mi
Last recorded214,007 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 214,007 miles

Driver seat slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn from the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 214,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver seat slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn from the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2019 208,819 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 198,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 198,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 191,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,949 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 182,949 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 179,071 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 179,071 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 172,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2015 172,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 162,646 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

drivers seat has slight movement

offsdie rear indicater discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2012 152,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 142,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 112,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 108,310 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 108,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 85,176 miles

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

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 LTU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

FV53 LTU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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