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BJ53 VPC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,259 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,482 miles

Drivers seat has play in fixing locations (still secure)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Does not adversely affect drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 114,570 miles

Central Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Drivers seat has play in fixing locations (still secure)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Does not adversely affect drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,970 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,935 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,770 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,824 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted front to rear

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,500 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 62,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 53,401 miles

front brake pads half worn

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and inner wheel arches due to plastic trims fitted

upper inner arm bushes both cracking slightly n/s and o/s front

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,111 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 VPC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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