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FY53 APV

2003 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,029 mi
Last recorded129,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 APV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 129,029 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 129,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheel 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,046 miles

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Fail 5 Jun 2024 126,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,808 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,808 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,072 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 101,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,044 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,420 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,938 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,784 miles

Nearside Rear 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 APV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FY53 APV, 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 APV registered?

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

Is FY53 APV safe to buy?

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