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FY53 AOV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,542 mi
Last recorded143,542 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,542 miles

Offside Front window unable to open

Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,178 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,448 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 128,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both front alloys scuffed and both rear

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,464 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre deformed

offside front and rear tyre worn excessively on inner shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,889 miles

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)

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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FY53 AOV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY53 AOV, 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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What year was FY53 AOV registered?

FY53 AOV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 AOV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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