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FY53 CSX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2025 129,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine runs poor/uneven/misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,783 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear arch corroded

offside front arch corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2022 112,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shocker arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush coming adrift from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge large screw inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 112,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shocker arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush coming adrift from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge large screw inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,030 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake flexi hoses perrishing

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,982 miles

both front top wish bone bushes perrishing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,735 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front tyre heavy wear inner edge

slight binding offside rear brake

slight imbalance front brakes

wiper blades deteriating and starting to smear

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,766 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,205 miles

N/SR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT ROUGHNESS WHEN ROTATED

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,137 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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FY53 CSX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CSX, 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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FY53 CSX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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