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HD53 FJV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,247 mi
Last recorded148,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 148,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 148,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 133,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 121,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 113,706 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,307 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,127 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 86,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,123 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,845 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,338 miles

o/s/r lens insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,730 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,008 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,612 miles

rear brake pads reaching minimum limit

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,607 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 FJV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

HD53 FJV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is HD53 FJV safe to buy?

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