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FJ53 VRR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,190 mi
Last recorded195,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VRR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 195,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 191,110 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 191,107 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 184,141 miles

REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHING / SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES N FRONT TYRES / ENGINE X UNDER COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUB FRAME /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL / SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS / N/S/R TYRE 3MM

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F FRONT ARM BUSH X O/S/F REAR BUSH

Fail 16 Aug 2017 183,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TOP (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHING / SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES N FRONT TYRES / ENGINE X UNDER COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SUB FRAME /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL / SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS / N/S/R TYRE 3MM

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F FRONT ARM BUSH X O/S/F REAR BUSH

Pass 31 Aug 2016 175,985 miles

/ slight wear in both front x front rear arm bushes on front suspension

n/s/r indicator slight white / slight pitting on rear discs / under covers x engine cover fitted

noise found on n/s/f when on shocking plates but no play found x under covers fitted of test

slight noise in n/s/r bearing / nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 175,985 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

/ slight wear in both front x front rear arm bushes on front suspension

n/s/r indicator slight white / slight pitting on rear discs / under covers x engine cover fitted

noise found on n/s/f when on shocking plates but no play found x under covers fitted of test

slight noise in n/s/r bearing / nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 151,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / REAR TYRES 2.4MM / CUT ON OUTER WALL ON N/S/R TYRE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,706 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,223 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 133,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 118,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,550 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,517 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 71,182 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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FJ53 VRR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ53 VRR, 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 FJ53 VRR registered?

FJ53 VRR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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