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MJ53 VLH

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,298 mi
Last recorded163,298 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 163,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 158,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both coated in schultz (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 153,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,936 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 152,936 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 152,479 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,703 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,643 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2017 140,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,391 miles

chip in windscreen

front upper suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,391 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front upper suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 117,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

car dirty underneath

chips in windscreen

front suspension bushes slightly deteriated

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,374 miles

car dirty underneath

chips in windscreen

front suspension bushes slightly deteriated

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,139 miles

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 26 Jun 2012 101,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 83,494 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,097 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 71,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,935 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 VLH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

MJ53 VLH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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