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MT53 TVJ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,686 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODING.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 116,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODING.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.MM.235/35/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 112,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.MM.235/35/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,397 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 100,601 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,678 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,172 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 17 Nov 2006 30,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TVJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT53 TVJ, 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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MT53 TVJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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