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JB53 WJB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,712 mi
Last recorded145,712 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 WJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,712 miles

Front roll bar bushes are perished

Offside Front Ball joint boot split

Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front roll bar bushes are perished

Offside Front Ball joint boot split

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,479 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and advice replacement

Nearside Front Roll bar link has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2019 130,479 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and advice replacement

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Roll bar link has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 117,588 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,824 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,542 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,530 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,708 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,087 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,186 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AN OUTER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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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JB53 WJB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JB53 WJB, 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 JB53 WJB registered?

JB53 WJB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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