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MF53 RJV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,050 mi
Last recorded176,050 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 RJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 176,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers poor

Fail 30 Dec 2017 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2017 147,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers poor

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,263 miles

offside front and rear tyres wearing low on centre treads

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn low - recommend replacement

Fail 5 Feb 2015 135,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn low - recommend replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2014 128,668 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 128,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 123,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 115,079 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,696 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 111,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,195 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 97,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 92,612 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,936 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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MF53 RJV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF53 RJV, 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 MF53 RJV registered?

MF53 RJV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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