2003 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · SO53 FTE
2003 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 179,866 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO53 FTE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 179,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO53 FTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A4 (SO53 FTE) between August 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SO53 FTE Mileage History
- 09/08/2022168,395 mi
- 01/12/2023179,866 mi+11,471 mi
Average of roughly 8,748 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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