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BF53 RUC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,096 mi
Last recorded168,096 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 168,096 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 160,827 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 154,351 miles

Corrosion on all suspension coil springs

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 154,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion on all suspension coil springs

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 114,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2010 108,132 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,200 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sheild fitted not allowing full inspection of components

underbody sheild fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,485 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,081 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 80,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,227 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 RUC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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