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BD53 KSN

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,199 mi
Last recorded151,199 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,199 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 147,886 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2015 123,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,361 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 120,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,459 miles

egr valve capped

Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,727 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,332 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,454 miles

airbag light on

both front flexy hoses cracking slightly

nearside front tyre has damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to check boot area due to load

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

both front flexy hoses cracking slightly

nearside front tyre has damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to check boot area due to load

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,144 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 52,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 31 Jan 2008 45,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,020 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,675 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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BD53 KSN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD53 KSN, 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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BD53 KSN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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