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MT53 VAJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

258,193 mi
Last recorded258,193 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 258,193 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 251,870 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 251,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 239,303 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 239,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 223,502 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 207,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 190,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 177,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 176,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 161,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 148,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 133,098 miles

rear discs corroed

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,505 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 69,500 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,966 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate loose

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear reg plate peeling

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 VAJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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