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FY53 URA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 URA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 166,589 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield deteriorated/slightly loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil mess on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated/ slightly loose

Pass 7 Aug 2018 158,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 148,469 miles

Offside front track rod end has some play

Offside front upper front ball joint has some play

Offside rack gaiter twisted

Rear disc's worn

Fail 30 May 2017 148,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop links (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front track rod end has some play

Offside front upper front ball joint has some play

Offside rack gaiter twisted

Rear disc's worn

Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,447 miles

Front drop links perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 140,447 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front drop links perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,056 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear

Nearside front inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 29 May 2014 126,722 miles

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f Tyre Low

N/s/f Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,490 miles

inner front brake discs corroded

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,476 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front upper track control arm rubber bushes delaminating

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

timing belt???

Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front upper track control arm rubber bushes delaminating

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

timing belt???

Pass 20 Sep 2008 66,692 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion on inner surface on offside and nearside front brake discs.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,183 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 19 Sep 2006 46,569 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 URA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URA, 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 URA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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