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BD53 ROH

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

252,851 mi
Last recorded252,851 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 252,851 miles

Offside Outer Sill is slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 235,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 217,915 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective perished ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 201,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 194,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight

Fail 25 May 2018 194,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight

Fail 1 May 2018 194,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner / Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 190,769 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 183,842 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 183,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper inner bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 171,525 miles

Corrosion on suspension prescribed areas and components.

Full length underbodyguard fitted.Components not vivsible.

NSF bottom balljoint play/wear.

OSF antiroll bar link play/wear.

Fail 21 Jun 2015 171,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on suspension prescribed areas and components.

Full length underbodyguard fitted.Components not vivsible.

NSF bottom balljoint play/wear.

OSF antiroll bar link play/wear.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 161,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2013 146,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2012 134,125 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 120,559 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 108,715 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges but still legal

Pass 5 Dec 2008 98,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 90,468 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 90,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,833 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 ROH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ROH, 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 ROH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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