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AV53 BMO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,207 mi
Last recorded183,207 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 183,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 183,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension bushes worn

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

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

Play detected in offside of steering rack

Spring block in offside rear spring

Offside front tyre inner sidewall split no cord showing

Pass 10 Dec 2019 175,744 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

spring block only fitted to offside rear, not nearside rear

Pass 15 Aug 2018 171,246 miles

spring block in offside rear spring no block in nearside rear spring

Fail 11 Aug 2018 171,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

spring block in offside rear spring no block in nearside rear spring

Pass 22 Jul 2017 164,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 159,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 145,786 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,918 miles

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

all brakes hoses slightly weather cracked.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 122,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,331 miles

osf tyre cut out on inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 116,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

osf tyre cut out on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2009 108,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,837 miles

all tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,404 miles

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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AV53 BMO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue 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 AV53 BMO, 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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AV53 BMO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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