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BJ53 VMH

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,770 mi
Last recorded167,770 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VMH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2017 167,770 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure n/s/f D bush bracket missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement left arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement right arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower arms ( shock arms) has lift in (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember o/s (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

advise battery insecure

advise both upper arm bushes front

advise eml light on

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges but not showing cord

Pass 16 Dec 2016 155,940 miles

Nearside Front nail on tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2016 155,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front nail on tyre

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,768 miles

Driver seat runners worn

Engine management warning light on

Offside front fog light lens broken

Fail 23 Dec 2015 145,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management warning light on

Driver seat runners worn

Offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 10 Jan 2015 134,120 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 121,936 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,653 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 99,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,655 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,072 miles

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

front lambda sensor disconnected

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

scratches to windscreen bottom o/s corner

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,439 miles

windscreen scratched.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen scratched.

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 VMH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMH, 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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BJ53 VMH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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