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MA53 FTE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,103 mi
Last recorded188,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 188,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 181,639 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 181,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 29 Jan 2018 172,206 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 172,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 151,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2014 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2014 120,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2012 113,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,914 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,670 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 65,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,351 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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MA53 FTE 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 75%.

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 MA53 FTE, 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 MA53 FTE registered?

MA53 FTE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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