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BD53 RNZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

251,225 mi
Last recorded251,225 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 251,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 229,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 204,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 176,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 156,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION PINCH BOLT DETERIATED AND MAY REQUIRE CHANGING

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 114,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bad cut on tyre n/s/f face no cord showing & small cut on o/s/f tyre face

p.a/s steering noisey on full locks

rear no plate lightly discoloured

Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bad cut on tyre face n/s/f no cord showing & small cut on o/s/f tyre face

p.a.s steering noisey on full locks

rear no plate lightly discoloured

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 RNZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD53 RNZ, 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 BD53 RNZ registered?

BD53 RNZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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