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FY53 CTV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,457 mi
Last recorded107,457 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 107,457 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 107,457 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 103,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,761 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brke pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,216 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 99,214 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,701 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,253 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,253 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,808 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front blades just starting to split.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,389 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,509 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,262 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 CTV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

FY53 CTV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FY53 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 CTV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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