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MJ53 VLX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,182 mi
Last recorded170,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 170,182 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 170,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 159,679 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,695 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 128,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 112,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,063 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 97,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,622 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 84,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VLX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

MJ53 VLX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is MJ53 VLX safe to buy?

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