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FB03 JZJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,850 mi
Last recorded158,850 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 JZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,850 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 158,707 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in head lamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear suspension arm rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 150,414 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear suspension arm rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 138,840 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 138,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/r park brake cable mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2015 121,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/r park brake cable mount broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,612 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,403 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,245 miles

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

os and n/s wiper blades split at edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,829 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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FB03 JZJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB03 JZJ, 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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FB03 JZJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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