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BF53 RJY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,119 mi
Last recorded188,119 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 188,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 160,504 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 160,504 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 132,238 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 132,238 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 108,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,010 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,907 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,271 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,647 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,647 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 RJY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

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

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