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BG53 WDO

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,591 mi
Last recorded138,591 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush gone soft (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres perished

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush gone soft (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres perished

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,582 miles

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

Offside anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front hoses poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,033 miles

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

brake hoses perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,195 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,458 miles

front wipers split at ends

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,687 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nsf tyre low on inner edge and sidewall scuffed

nsr tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

osf tyre low on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nsf tyre low on inner edge and sidewall scuffed

nsr tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,947 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 17 Oct 2008 55,567 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG53 WDO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG53 WDO, 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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BG53 WDO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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