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MA53 AZJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

201,157 mi
Last recorded201,157 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 AZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 201,157 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 191,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 191,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 188,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 174,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 159,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 148,431 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 148,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 142,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,358 miles

N.S.R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O.S Wiper Split At Both Ends

O.S.F SideLight Slightly Dim

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,421 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres on 2mm in centre of tread.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,246 miles

Fairly major oil from back of engine between bell houseing and gearbox, but not affecting brakes or other road users

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,234 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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MA53 AZJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MA53 AZJ, 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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MA53 AZJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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