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MJ53 YSG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,158 mi
Last recorded204,158 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 204,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 204,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 196,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 196,861 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTHSIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 196,861 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTHSIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested BRAKE PERFORMENCE NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTHSIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 185,180 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

general under body rust

Pass 25 Nov 2017 169,028 miles

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 3 Dec 2016 154,879 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 138,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner slight play in steering fixing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s. (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 138,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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 Inner slight play in steering fixing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s. (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 124,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,799 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,451 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 YSG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YSG, 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 YSG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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