CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF53 RHE

2003 Audi QUATTRO

Black Diesel 2144cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,292 mi
Last recorded170,292 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi QUATTRO80,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RHE
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,144cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 170,292 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 163,506 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 163,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 158,751 miles

Engine oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre bold on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 158,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre bold on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 150,426 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S FRONT TOP ARM RUBBER BUSHES SPLIT

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 150,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S FRONT TOP ARM RUBBER BUSHES SPLIT

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 148,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 141,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 134,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 84,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 84,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,781 miles

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
Full Audi QUATTRO reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF53 RHE is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,144cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 80,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 RHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 RHE?

You can check the full history of BF53 RHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF53 RHE registered?

BF53 RHE is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BF53 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 RHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF53 RHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.