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MC53 FTK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FTK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 145,068 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged All 4 hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 141,181 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Excessively corroded at bent arm inner mounting prescribed area. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs inner faces are corroded and pitted.

NSF brake is binding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,454 miles

NSR/OSR anti roll bar mounting collars are split and cracked.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,545 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs inner faces are corroding and pitting with uneven wear.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 109,545 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs inner faces are corroding and pitting with uneven wear.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,981 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,894 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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MC53 FTK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MC53 FTK, 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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MC53 FTK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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