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BJ53 BNV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,178 mi
Last recorded145,178 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 145,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 145,147 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 137,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 137,816 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,155 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,278 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,774 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and low tread

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,018 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished

Rear No. plate discoloured

Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake flexy hoses perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear No. plate discoloured

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,944 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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BJ53 BNV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ53 BNV, 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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BJ53 BNV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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