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HD53 EMJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,827 mi
Last recorded162,827 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 162,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 161,701 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 161,688 miles

Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO INCORRECT CONVERSION TO HID/XENON BULB (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible INCORRECT CONVERSION TO HID/XENON BULB (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible INCORRECT CONVERSION TO HID/XENON BULB (4.1.4 (c))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 155,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 155,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 145,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 134,224 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT

Pass 5 Sep 2015 121,431 miles

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

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 27 Sep 2014 111,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 100,680 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 84,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 84,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,415 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,244 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HD53 EMJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD53 EMJ, 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 HD53 EMJ registered?

HD53 EMJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is HD53 EMJ safe to buy?

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