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HD53 FHV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,762 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,647 miles

exhaust leaks.

offside front brake hose heavily perished.

offside front ipper supension arm bushes in poor condition.

Fail 24 May 2016 97,633 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 93,193 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear coil springs unable to view fully

Fail 21 May 2015 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear coil springs unable to view fully

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,295 miles

Coolant leak requires further investigation

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,869 miles

Bonnet second safty catch seized

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip stick tube broken

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,413 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding/worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding

offside and nearside rear tyres worn and out of shape slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,525 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,682 miles

offside front tyre looks as if it has been run flat

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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HD53 FHV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HD53 FHV, 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 HD53 FHV registered?

HD53 FHV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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