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FJ53 ZFL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,522 mi
Last recorded135,522 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,302 miles

airbag light turned of with scanner

brake pad warning light on

centre seat belt missing

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brake balance just within limits

Fail 7 Oct 2015 132,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

centre seat belt missing

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brake balance just within limits

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light turned off with scanner

centre seat belt missing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre seat belt missing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 123,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,122 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 111,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bodywork damaged ...

both front brake discs are slightly worn ...

both rear brake discs are worn & slightly pitted ...

centre rear seatbelt could not be checked, due to centre rear lap belt hidden ...

full underside of the vehicle could not be checked, i.e floor area ... due to plastic floor covers .... some of the plastic floor covers are damaged ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ...

nearside front brake caliper retaining spring missing ...

offside rear light unit is slightly insecure ...

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,787 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,282 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 26,282 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZFL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ53 ZFL, 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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FJ53 ZFL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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