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FV53 TOJ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,838 mi
Last recorded24,838 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 24,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 245,431 miles

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

Front brake application 26%imbalence

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 245,421 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both sides (1.8)

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

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

Front brake application 26%imbalence

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 232,890 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 218,160 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Oily

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Crack In Windscreen, Not In Swept Area, Not In Drivers View Of The Road, Bigger Than 40mm

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 218,155 miles

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

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Oily

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Crack In Windscreen, Not In Swept Area, Not In Drivers View Of The Road, Bigger Than 40mm

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Secondary Rubber Both Shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 203,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 203,623 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 189,998 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 189,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 172,498 miles

(strong advise) movement n/s inner steering rack joint

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 172,435 miles

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

(strong advise) movement n/s inner steering rack joint

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,340 miles

n/s/ rack end worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 156,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ rack end worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 138,754 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats.

Dust cover split on drivers side front lower ball joint.

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

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

Plactic covers fitted to inner door shuts.

Plastic under trays fitted to floor pan areas and engine.

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 123,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 109,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

moisture in offside rear light cluster

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,991 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,517 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 66,901 miles

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

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 TOJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TOJ, 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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FV53 TOJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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