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MJ53 ZDF

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,389 mi
Last recorded185,389 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 185,389 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 185,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 175,275 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 164,775 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 164,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 147,022 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 147,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 138,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have movement

both front shocker lower bushes perished and worn

both rear shocker lower bushes perished and worn

coolant leak from expansion tank hose

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f shocker misted in oil

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r outter side light not working

rear brake flexi ferulles corroded

rear indicators dis-coloured

rear number plate fading

Fail 25 Apr 2012 138,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate fading

rear indicators dis-coloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have movement

both front shocker lower bushes perished and worn

both rear shocker lower bushes perished and worn

coolant leak from expansion tank hose

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f shocker misted in oil

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r outter side light not working

rear brake flexi ferulles corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,374 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,654 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 122,654 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 117,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,681 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,392 miles

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

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 ZDF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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