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MJ53 VLM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,830 mi
Last recorded156,830 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 156,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 141,173 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 141,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,494 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 132,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,785 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,785 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,381 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,825 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,796 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)

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,625 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 VLM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

MJ53 VLM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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