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MT53 FYK

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,767 mi
Last recorded146,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 146,767 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working IN BOOT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT FACING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT FACING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 144,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,651 miles

both rear numberplate lamps deteriorating

slight play both front lower forward ball joints

Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,448 miles

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

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

front brake hoses slight deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2013 111,158 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 103,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,199 miles

All wheels and outside tyre walls damaged

Front suspension ride height sensor broken

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,199 miles

All wheels and outside tyre walls damaged

Front suspension ride height sensor broken

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,934 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,565 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,234 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MT53 FYK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT53 FYK, 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 MT53 FYK registered?

MT53 FYK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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