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BK53 OPX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,249 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 144,246 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 140,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 138,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 139,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,927 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 134,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 May 2016 128,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 122,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,682 miles

air bag light pass and advise

Fail 24 Jul 2014 115,682 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light pass and advise

Pass 29 May 2013 103,939 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 103,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 99,523 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 99,498 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,823 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 77,759 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 62,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OPX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OPX, 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 OPX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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