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BF53 RHZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

243,269 mi
Last recorded243,269 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 243,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 back arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bonnet pull lever damaged

engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 243,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lamp missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 back arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bonnet pull lever damaged

engine management light on

oil level on minimum

Pass 4 Apr 2017 229,986 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 229,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 220,410 miles

EML on

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 220,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 212,421 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 199,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2013 194,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2012 364,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 339,665 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

spare tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 13 May 2011 339,665 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

spare tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 May 2010 306,576 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 306,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to nearside front

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

Oil leak

nearside front lower rear ball joint rubber split

rear no.plate faded

spare tyre 2mm and both rear tyres worm low

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 May 2009 266,470 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes

damage to nearside front

front tints borderline

movement in offside steering rack knuckle joint

oil leaks

spare tyre 2mm

Fail 7 May 2009 264,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

23% imbalance on front brakes

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

damage to nearside front

front tints borderline

movement in offside steering rack knuckle joint

oil leaks

spare tyre 2mm

Fail 12 May 2008 208,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movement in offside track rod end

spare tyre worn low

variation on front brakes

Pass 12 May 2008 208,110 miles

movement in offside track rod end

spare tyre worn low

variation on front brakes

Pass 18 May 2007 150,782 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 150,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2006 91,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

spare tyre low

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 May 2006 91,582 miles

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

oil leak

spare tyre low

wipers smearing slightly

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 RHZ 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 59.1%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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