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AJ53 PJY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,281 mi
Last recorded264,281 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 264,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 255,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 237,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 225,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 215,590 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 185,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 173,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 164,082 miles

Front Upper suspension bushes show cracking

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 164,082 miles

Front Upper suspension bushes show cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 153,774 miles

Rear Lower section of coil springs could not be seen on inspection

plastic covers covering floor of vehicle

plastic covers under bonnet

Fail 30 Jan 2018 153,741 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking showing inner material (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks showing inner material (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower section of coil springs could not be seen on inspection

plastic covers covering floor of vehicle

plastic covers under bonnet

Pass 16 Dec 2016 141,933 miles

covers front and rear underside of vehicle some components not seen

covers under bonnet some components not seen

rear lower part of coil springs could not be seen

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,186 miles

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

ex rusty at rear

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,181 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,868 miles

brake disks & pads worn

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,406 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,385 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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AJ53 PJY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 PJY, 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 AJ53 PJY registered?

AJ53 PJY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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