MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
very slight noise in both front wheel bearings
very slight noise in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?
Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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