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MJ53 JYA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,646 mi
Last recorded151,646 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 JYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 149,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,775 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 144,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 140,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,591 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,271 miles

crack in spare wheel rim

offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

crack in spare wheel rim

offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,051 miles

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,172 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,172 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,886 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,782 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,277 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,482 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MJ53 JYA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ53 JYA, 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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MJ53 JYA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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