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FV53 NXP

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,339 mi
Last recorded164,339 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NXP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 164,339 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 164,339 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 158,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 151,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,443 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 143,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 128,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,944 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,944 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 86,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 74,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,501 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 NXP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 NXP registered?

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

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