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FV53 OYG

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

202,220 mi
Last recorded202,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 202,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front wipers slightly smearing

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 202,220 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 191,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 191,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 180,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 180,869 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 164,672 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to both front lower sills - wear to rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2012 164,672 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to both front lower sills - wear to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2011 146,436 miles

offside front jacking pint damaged - front number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,570 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2010 127,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,472 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriating

o/s/f washer part blocked

Fail 1 Dec 2008 104,472 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriating

o/s/f washer part blocked

Pass 18 Dec 2007 86,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 86,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front inner wing mud shield & engine bay under trat insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2006 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OYG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

FV53 OYG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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