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AD52 FJX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,654 mi
Last recorded195,654 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 195,654 miles

both front tyres worn on legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2019 183,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both most rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both most rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MOST FORWARD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 147,421 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f lower shocker bush split

o/s/r shocker damp

vehicle emitting some smoke

Fail 17 Nov 2017 147,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f lower shocker bush split

o/s/r shocker damp

vehicle emitting some smoke

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 132,444 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 125,910 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 117,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower front most suspension arm ball joint noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2012 106,160 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 22 Dec 2011 263,206 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 263,206 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 249,416 miles

1) Drivers seat belt freying on edge.

2) N/S and O/S wipers splitting on ends.

3) O/S/F Inner brake pad showing signs of wear.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 229,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 199,948 miles

1) Rear anti-roll bar bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 168,975 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 168,259 miles

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

2) Rear anti-roll bar bushes wearing.

Fail 21 Dec 2006 134,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 134,479 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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AD52 FJX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD52 FJX, 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 AD52 FJX registered?

AD52 FJX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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