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FV53 TPF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,042 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,300 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 118,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 116,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 114,797 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,031 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,561 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,683 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise on brake fluid low in reservior recommend brake check

Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,832 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise on brake fluid low in reservior recommend brake check

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,901 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 TPF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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