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MJ53 TGK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

194,878 mi
Last recorded194,878 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 TGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 194,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 177,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

engine undershield slightly loose

Fail 30 Oct 2024 177,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

engine undershield slightly loose

Pass 25 Oct 2023 164,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 164,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 151,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 151,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 142,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has reduced surface area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has reduced surface area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Wearing both edges of tyre

Nearside Rear Wearing outer edge

Offside Front Wearing inner edge of tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2019 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wearing both edges of tyre

Nearside Rear Wearing outer edge

Offside Front Wearing inner edge of tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,055 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 99,055 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,124 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,657 miles

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

cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,924 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,924 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,147 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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MJ53 TGK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MJ53 TGK, 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 MJ53 TGK registered?

MJ53 TGK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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