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BF53 RUY

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

236,446 mi
Last recorded236,446 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 236,446 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside front outer wing wheel arch covered with body filler

Nearside front outer wing wheel arch slightly corroded Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e)) Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Pass 26 Apr 2022 226,524 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front outer wing wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside front outer wing wheel arch covered with body filler

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 217,610 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2020 204,170 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 189,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 171,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 171,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 164,386 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 164,385 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 155,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 147,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 147,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 111,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,201 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 RUY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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