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BJ53 VLM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,972 mi
Last recorded86,972 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,222 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,446 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,913 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 46,353 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,321 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,321 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,214 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,348 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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BJ53 VLM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ53 VLM, 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 BJ53 VLM registered?

BJ53 VLM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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