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2003 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · FH53 WHA

FH53 WHA

2003 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 147,509 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Jan 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
147,509 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Jan 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The maintenance trend for this Audi A4 remains stable, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 2025-01-22 at 147,509 miles with zero defects recorded. The history reveals a consistent pattern of pre-test inspections, where the vehicle was submitted on 2025-01-21 at 147,504 miles, failed, and was rectified within twenty-four hours. This cycle repeated in January 2024 and January 2023. Such a pattern suggests the owner conducts preparatory checks and addresses immediate failures promptly, rather than allowing mechanical issues to persist. The absence of any recorded advisories or defects across these recent tests indicates the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards without any flagged deterioration. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,400 miles per year. Between the 2023-01-18 test at 138,324 miles and the 2024-01-15 test at 143,314 miles, the car covered 4,990 miles. The subsequent year saw a slight reduction, accumulating 4,190 miles by the 2025-01-21 test at 147,504 miles. This steady, unremarkable progression points to regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage trips. The data lacks any alarming gaps or erratic jumps, reinforcing a pattern of routine annual mileage. No recurring faults or structural defects appear in the digital record. Nevertheless, a physical inspection must focus on typical failure points for a vehicle of this vintage. Buyers should scrutinize the structural integrity of the underbody, focusing on the sills, inner wings, and suspension subframes for corrosion, which commonly afflicts older A4 platforms. Suspension bushes and coil springs require close examination for wear, as these components degrade with age regardless of mileage. The pre-test failure pattern hints at minor, easily rectified issues, but a hands-on assessment of the brake discs, calipers, and tyre condition remains essential to verify the ongoing mechanical health not explicitly detailed in the digital record.
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FH53 WHA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
  • 147,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FH53 WHA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A4 (FH53 WHA) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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FH53 WHA Mileage History

  1. 18/01/2023138,324 mi
  2. 15/01/2024143,314 mi+4,990 mi
  3. 18/01/2024143,335 mi+21 mi
  4. 21/01/2025147,504 mi+4,169 mi
  5. 22/01/2025147,509 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 4,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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