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MT53 FYJ

2003 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,880 mi
Last recorded185,880 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 185,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel Has Slight Binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2016 185,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel Has Slight Binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 178,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 173,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 166,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 159,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 159,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 149,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 137,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 130,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 122,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 112,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MT53 FYJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT53 FYJ, 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 MT53 FYJ registered?

MT53 FYJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is MT53 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 FYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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