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BF53 RMU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,721 mi
Last recorded250,721 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 250,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 250,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 241,192 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 241,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

screen cracked not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Oct 2016 231,769 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen cracked but not affecting the driver view of the road

Fail 18 Oct 2016 231,769 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen cracked but not affecting the driver view of the road

Pass 16 Oct 2015 223,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

screen cracked not affecting the drivers view of the road child seat fitted oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 217,145 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)

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

crack in the nearside upper part of the screen , not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Oct 2014 217,145 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)

crack in the nearside upper part of the screen , not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Sep 2013 207,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 194,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 181,475 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 161,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 161,477 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 149,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,869 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 RMU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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