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BK53 FYB

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,926 mi
Last recorded146,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 146,926 miles

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 146,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside front anti rollbar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken lens showing white (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 133,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2013 123,563 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine light on.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,050 miles

Front tyres on marker bars

Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,943 miles

Rear anti roll bar inner stops split.

Slight play in offside front lower shaped arm inner bush.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,826 miles

Small amount of play in offside front lower straight arm ball joint.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,868 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 49,868 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

marks on front anti roll bar link arms

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 FYB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYB, 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 BK53 FYB registered?

BK53 FYB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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