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MJ53 YSU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,359 mi
Last recorded163,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 153,918 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 145,618 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 145,618 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 138,761 miles

tracking

Pass 2 Jan 2013 133,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 122,888 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 31 Dec 2009 107,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 107,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,546 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 82,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,243 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 YSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

MJ53 YSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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