2003 Audi A4 2.5L Diesel · SW53 FHF
2003 Audi A4 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 213,357 km. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 213,357 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 FHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 213,357 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW53 FHF Odometer History
- 19/01/2023209,272 km
- 27/01/2023209,274 km+2 km
- 25/01/2024219,943 km+10,669 km
- 04/02/2025213,348 km-6,595 km
- 05/02/2025213,357 km+9 km
Average of roughly 1,995 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SW53 FHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A4 (SW53 FHF) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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