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BK53 FYC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,955 mi
Last recorded163,955 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 163,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 161,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 154,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 139,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 124,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 118,645 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 112,945 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 112,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 106,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,546 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 101,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 94,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,622 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 94,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 90,361 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 86,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 82,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,796 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,510 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 51,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,376 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 FYC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

BK53 FYC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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