MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front service light on dash
Front squuel from aux belt/tensioner
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has dampness (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is soft (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing is loose and broken (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on dash (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front service light on dash
Front squuel from aux belt/tensioner
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has dampness (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is soft (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing is loose and broken (3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
EMISSIONS JUST PASSED
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Emissions not tested OVERFULL WITH OIL (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE HOSE TO CAPLIER (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear discs are slightly pitted
slight oil leak from engine area
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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FE53 VJL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FE53 VJL, 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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FE53 VJL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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