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FE53 VJL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

237,061 mi
Last recorded237,061 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 237,061 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 237,061 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 213,078 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 213,076 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 195,811 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 195,522 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 176,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 157,265 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 142,170 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 142,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,739 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 117,604 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 114,367 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 107,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 107,483 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,013 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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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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