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FY53 OSU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,525 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,616 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,915 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,440 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 55,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,426 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,426 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,180 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2006 36,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 OSU registered?

FY53 OSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FY53 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 OSU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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