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AJ53 TUP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

243,819 mi
Last recorded243,819 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 243,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 241,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 225,987 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 217,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 217,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 205,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 190,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 185,291 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 182,290 miles

Nearside Front wing has slight damage

Fail 3 Dec 2018 182,290 miles

Nearside Front wing has slight damage

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 175,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 175,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 169,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 163,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Dec 2015 163,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Dec 2014 158,660 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 152,607 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,524 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 143,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

bump stop o/s/r broken up

Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,860 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear anti-roll bar collors cracked

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

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2007 65,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear anti-roll bar collors cracked

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

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,167 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 TUP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

AJ53 TUP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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