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FV53 OEW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,467 mi
Last recorded165,467 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OEW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,467 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 165,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 157,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,237 miles

front lower suspension arm, inner bushes have slight movement

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,076 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks and wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,105 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,788 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 60,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,403 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,943 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 OEW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

FV53 OEW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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