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GJ53 VJO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

177,803 mi
Last recorded177,803 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 177,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 177,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 170,157 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)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2018 170,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 160,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged perished and cracking (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 160,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged perished and cracked to inner cords (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged perished and cracking (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 148,087 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 148,087 miles

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

both windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 12 Mar 2015 139,698 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer insufficient

ticking noise from n/s/f cv joint?

Fail 10 Mar 2015 139,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer insufficient

ticking noise from n/s/f cv joint?

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 128,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,890 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 79,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,623 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 51,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,716 miles

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

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

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

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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GJ53 VJO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GJ53 VJO, 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 GJ53 VJO registered?

GJ53 VJO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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