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BK53 WFU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,830 mi
Last recorded191,830 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 191,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 183,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 180,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 180,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 174,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 169,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 163,323 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 158,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 158,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 154,527 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear indicators beginning to fade slightly

wipers park high but out of drives view

Fail 5 Nov 2018 154,252 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear indicators beginning to fade slightly

wipers park high but out of drives view

Fail 19 Oct 2018 154,046 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear flexy hoses split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front lower arms have slight play in rear bushes

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Centre stop light deteriorating

O/S front tyre devoid of tread on both edges and worn very close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2017 150,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Fail 16 Aug 2017 150,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,210 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 144,179 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 138,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,961 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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 131,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 93,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,712 miles

n/s/f headlight lens is slightly loose

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,617 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,011 miles

Nearside 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 19 Dec 2007 58,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,429 miles

wipers smearing / stone damage windscreen / rear anti roll bar bushes cracked / child seats in car

Fail 11 Sep 2006 43,429 miles

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

wipers smearing / stone windscreen / child seats in vehicle / rear antiroll bar bushes cracked

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 WFU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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