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BF53 HRL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,227 mi
Last recorded158,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 158,227 miles

All under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 157,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 157,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 154,921 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 May 2024 154,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle tickover too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 151,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 151,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 145,657 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,662 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,705 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both track arm bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 128,705 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both track arm bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure loose fixing bolts (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,881 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,231 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,006 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 104,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 68,637 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,204 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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BF53 HRL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF53 HRL, 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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BF53 HRL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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