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BG53 WEF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,151 mi
Last recorded166,151 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 166,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 158,509 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 158,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 150,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 150,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (front) suspension arm bush deteriorating and most of bush out of the arm socket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 133,023 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 133,023 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,415 miles

Engine smoking may need attention soon

Pass 8 Dec 2012 108,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,847 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,406 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,062 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 69,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,918 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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BG53 WEF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WEF, 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 BG53 WEF registered?

BG53 WEF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BG53 WEF safe to buy?

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