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FV53 OEU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

211,205 mi
Last recorded211,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 211,205 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 211,205 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 207,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 207,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 204,209 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 204,209 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 204,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 204,082 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 200,022 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 198,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 193,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 193,668 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 186,970 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

body damage to nearside wing

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 179,943 miles

rear number plate deteriated-x2 front tyres on limit and outer wall deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,335 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 169,156 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 169,156 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 162,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 157,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 147,746 miles

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

slight oil leak evident

Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 127,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 125,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 119,138 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 119,138 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 106,762 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 OEU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

FV53 OEU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is FV53 OEU safe to buy?

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