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FV53 SZG

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,336 mi
Last recorded163,336 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SZG
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bump stop split

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 163,336 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bump stop split

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,549 miles

Both rear bump stops split

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bump stop split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front bump stop deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 155,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear bump stops split

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bump stop split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front bump stop deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine check light on

nearside front + rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

rear bump stops split

Fail 19 Feb 2014 137,537 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

very slight noise in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,537 miles

very slight noise in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 127,662 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 127,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,429 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Nearside front suspension bumpstop perished.

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished.

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Offside front suspension bumpstop starting to perish.

Offside rear suspension bumpstop perished.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 115,429 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Nearside front suspension bumpstop perished.

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished.

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Offside front suspension bumpstop starting to perish.

Offside rear suspension bumpstop perished.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,893 miles

Damage to nearside front wing / bumper.

Engine temp gauge erratic.

Nearside front suspension bump stop perished.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop perished.

Offside front wiper blade smearing.

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished.

Wheels slightly buckled.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 100,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Damage to nearside front wing / bumper.

Nearside front suspension bump stop perished.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop perished.

Offside front wiper blade smearing.

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,776 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,689 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,184 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,443 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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FV53 SZG is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV53 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV53 SZG is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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