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BB53 AUD

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats and belts not tested ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats and belts not tested ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,572 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 18 Jul 2017 133,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,900 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,496 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 102,496 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,112 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,911 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,945 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,570 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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BB53 AUD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BB53 AUD, 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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BB53 AUD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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