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AD53 BYY

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,059 mi
Last recorded147,059 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 147,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 134,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides Strong recommendation to replace rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,980 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 93,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front & rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2014 93,687 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front & rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,057 miles

headlamp dip poor light output

nearside stop light dim [bulb replaced]

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,316 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,205 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,433 miles

Secure near side headlamp.

Fail 9 Mar 2007 34,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Secure near side headlamp.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 30,705 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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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AD53 BYY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AD53 BYY, 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 AD53 BYY registered?

AD53 BYY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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