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BF53 HTE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,986 mi
Last recorded178,986 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 178,986 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 167,117 miles

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

Rear tyres 3mm tread left, legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 3 Apr 2014 167,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Poly V Belt noisy on full lock

Rear tyres 3mm tread left, legal limit 1.6mm

Windscreen wipers noisy and smear slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 152,205 miles

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 139,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 139,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,585 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 110,560 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 110,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,396 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 26 Mar 2009 93,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,378 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,398 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 HTE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF53 HTE, 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 BF53 HTE registered?

BF53 HTE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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