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BJ53 VMW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,560 mi
Last recorded174,560 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2024 174,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 169,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 156,088 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 152,539 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s top suspension arm bushes deterioating

o/s and nn/s lower suspension arm bushes deterioating

Pass 20 May 2020 149,937 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

light corrosion to o/s rear brake hose end

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension components

unable to check all brake pipes due to covers

Fail 20 May 2020 149,937 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

light corrosion to o/s rear brake hose end

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension components

unable to check all brake pipes due to covers

Pass 14 May 2019 146,106 miles

both rear brake hoses deterioating

both top suspension arm bushes cracking

light corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferrule

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

unable to check all brake pipes due to covers

Fail 8 May 2019 145,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses deterioating

both top suspension arm bushes cracking

light corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferrule

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

unable to check all brake pipes due to covers

Pass 15 May 2018 138,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 131,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 123,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 115,759 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 108,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 94,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 78,080 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 78,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 46,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,593 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 VMW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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