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FE53 VJY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,141 mi
Last recorded160,141 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 160,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 154,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER LEFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Pass 21 Sep 2023 137,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to exhaust and mounting brackets

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,528 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers bump stops insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 107,528 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers bump stops insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 100,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,680 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 89,680 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,891 miles

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

wipers slow in motion but still work

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,948 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)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,295 miles

Front pads getting low.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,941 miles

rear antiroll bar bush support collers are cracked, no play in the bar or bushes.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,473 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,955 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 VJY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FE53 VJY, 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 FE53 VJY registered?

FE53 VJY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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