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BJ53 ZKV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,141 mi
Last recorded142,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 142,141 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

car tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,189 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,380 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,934 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,048 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,804 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 51,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,053 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 ZKV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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