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MJ52 ZWU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,953 mi
Last recorded155,953 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 ZWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 155,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 150,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to tread but cords can not be seen

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Nearside and offside inner pads could not be seen to inspect

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 150,077 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to tread but cords can not be seen

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Nearside and offside inner pads could not be seen to inspect

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 w (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2015 135,444 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2015 135,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,236 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake binding

Fail 7 Feb 2014 124,236 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 100,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2011 91,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,441 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 73,438 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 65,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,820 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,820 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,761 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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MJ52 ZWU 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 61.9%.

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 MJ52 ZWU, 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 MJ52 ZWU registered?

MJ52 ZWU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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