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FY53 WTU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,612 mi
Last recorded51,612 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 46,977 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,412 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished & cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 45,412 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced incomplete (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders across screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished & cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,868 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 43,868 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working lense cover is insecure (appears to be partly glued in place) (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,629 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 25,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,858 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside and outside edge been run at low presure.

advise rear brakes sticking on.

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 WTU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel 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 WTU, 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 WTU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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