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BK53 FYF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,939 mi
Last recorded199,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 199,939 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 193,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 193,753 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left front flexi broken and rear pipes have holes in them (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 185,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

low oil !

Pass 12 Oct 2016 176,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

signs of welding repairs to offside rear road wheel

slight movement on nearside lower suspension arm inner bush(rear of wheel)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 176,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cut (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

signs of welding repairs to offside rear road wheel

slight movement on nearside lower suspension arm inner bush(rear of wheel)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 162,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 162,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 150,409 miles

Offside rear tyre has a large bolt in centre of tread area.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 133,481 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,046 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,562 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 95,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,944 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,679 miles

chip screen zone b

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,116 miles

chip in screen

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,150 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 FYF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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