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FV53 OTH

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

208,243 mi
Last recorded208,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 208,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 201,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 193,173 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 180,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 167,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 156,856 miles

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

slight smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 144,288 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 139,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 139,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2014 125,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 116,952 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 116,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,112 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 98,815 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,815 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,484 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 82,427 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,426 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,448 miles

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

brake fluid level looks low

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,177 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 OTH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

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

Is FV53 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 OTH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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