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BJ53 VOM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VOM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 144,075 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 144,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 129,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,977 miles

front brake hoses perished

off side front tyre 2mm 235/45/17

Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake hoses perished

off side front tyre 2mm 235/45/17

Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,295 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlight image (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 99,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both headlamp images weak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,793 miles

rear shockers are damp, not see rear coil springs well

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,519 miles

both rear shocks slightly damp

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 83,402 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 83,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 63,409 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,030 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 29,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VOM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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