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BK53 FWT

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

246,051 mi
Last recorded246,051 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 246,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks.

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

o/s/r brake light dim.

o/s/r tyre onn limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Fail 6 May 2014 246,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks.

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

o/s/r brake light dim.

o/s/r tyre onn limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 229,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 218,820 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 210,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 199,225 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

Fail 11 Aug 2011 198,936 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 168,173 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 146,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak

offside rear brake slight imbalance

underside engine cover insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2010 146,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak

offside rear brake slight imbalance

underside engine cover insecure

Pass 20 May 2010 138,236 miles

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

Oil leak

air intake assembly insecure.

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Fail 17 May 2010 138,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,669 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from n/s/f brake when wheel rotated. advise further check

Fail 21 Jan 2010 121,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from n/s/f brake when wheel rotated. advise further check

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,928 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 68,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,152 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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BK53 FWT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BK53 FWT, 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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BK53 FWT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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