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FV53 UOB

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,322 mi
Last recorded178,322 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UOB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2014 178,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 178,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 165,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 165,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine manage ment light on.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 149,879 miles

ADVISED n/s/r lamp cracked

ADVISED vehicle over heats

Pass 14 Jul 2011 133,246 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 115,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 93,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 86,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,645 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 76,645 miles

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

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 UOB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 UOB registered?

FV53 UOB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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