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HD53 FJP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,090 mi
Last recorded207,090 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FJP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 207,090 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 202,236 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 199,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 194,656 miles

front + rear numberplate starting to degrade

Pass 23 Jan 2019 189,321 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 189,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 183,175 miles

engine under tray damaged

front rear lower suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

n/s rear shock absorber shroud missing

rear number plate starting to degrade

slight bulge in o/s front inner tyre wall

Pass 3 Jan 2017 165,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,917 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 140,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 131,552 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 93,557 miles

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

N/S front & N/S rear tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 30 Nov 2009 93,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S front & N/S rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,739 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 85,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S front tyre has a cut on the inside sidewall & inner edge almost through to the cords

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,356 miles

number plates not displaying bsau numbers or postcode

Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,254 miles

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 FJP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FJP, 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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HD53 FJP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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