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DE53 JUJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,965 mi
Last recorded154,965 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,965 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Tail lamp not working. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 149,107 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a minor cut in tread

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

spare tyre bold, cords exposed

Fail 15 Sep 2015 149,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a minor cut in tread

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

spare tyre bold, cords exposed

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 143,889 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2013 138,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper rubbers split, still clear screen affectively

nearside rear door scratched

Pass 13 Sep 2013 138,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper rubbers split, still clear screen affectively

nearside rear door scratched

Pass 18 Sep 2012 132,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 132,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 127,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 127,679 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,984 miles

1 jet in each washer blocked

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and tread distorted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 122,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,370 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 13 Sep 2008 97,893 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cut but not to the cords.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 97,893 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut but not to the cords.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 32,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DE53 JUJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE53 JUJ, 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 DE53 JUJ registered?

DE53 JUJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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