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AJ53 SMU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 107,495 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing edges also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perishing also ()

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 107,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing edges also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perishing also ()

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

aux belt perished and cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

all upper suspension arm inner bush's perishing

Fail 29 May 2019 100,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear flexy brake hose perished

all upper suspension arm inner bush's perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,830 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering arm slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres damaged and perished tread area

centre box corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 88,719 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded(middle part)

Pass 25 May 2016 83,864 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,021 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,144 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,144 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 22 May 2013 72,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 71,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 61,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,024 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 52,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,257 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 SMU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ53 SMU, 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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AJ53 SMU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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