MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn (void of tread) on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn (void of tread) on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emission output on the upper level of requirement
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Oil leak Engine ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Top suspension bush slight play
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S and N/S rear indicators slightly white
O/S rear discs scored / pitted.
Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Emission output on the upper level of requirement
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Oil leak Engine ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Top suspension bush slight play
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S and N/S rear indicators slightly white
O/S rear discs scored / pitted.
Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate cracked. Ability to read at distance not affected
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear O/s and N/s rear shock absorbers slight misting
Slight play in all O/S and N/S front suspension bushes. None deemed as excessive
Slight scoring on O/S and N/S rear discs
oil leak from O/S side of engine
under covers fitted front and centre obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak from O/S side of engine
Front registration plate cracked. Ability to read at distance not affected
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear O/s and N/s rear shock absorbers slight misting
Slight play in all O/S and N/S front suspension bushes. None deemed as excessive
Slight scoring on O/S and N/S rear discs
under covers fitted front and centre obscuring some components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
emissions passed but readings high, engine smoky and surging.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
emissions passed but readings high, engine smoky and surging.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
vehicle smoking and smells but emissions passed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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FY53 ERU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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