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BK53 WGM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

242,718 mi
Last recorded242,718 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 242,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has perishing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has perishing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 242,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has perishing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has perishing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 233,093 miles

1x windscreen sticker re-located to N/S upper windscreen outside swept area of wiper. Prior to test

Center exhaust heat shield damaged & loose

Nearside Rear Brake binding slight

Nearside Rear Inner Surface rust inner sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front sub frame has surface rust

Offside Washer jet too high

Sat nav holder removed from zone A prior to test

cam belt history unknown

hanging item remove from interior mirror

Fail 9 Nov 2017 233,093 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link almost detached by excessively worn bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

1x windscreen sticker re-located to N/S upper windscreen outside swept area of wiper. Prior to test

Center exhaust heat shield damaged & loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn tyre worn low 2.5 mm + scrubbed outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake binding slight

Nearside Rear Inner Surface rust inner sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front sub frame has surface rust

Offside Washer jet too high

Sat nav holder removed from zone A prior to test

cam belt history unknown

hanging item remove from interior mirror

Pass 15 Nov 2016 222,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 222,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 212,367 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 212,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 201,122 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 200,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 186,779 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 186,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 170,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 152,603 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 9 Dec 2010 138,792 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 25 Nov 2009 129,965 miles

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

cambelt over due

n/s mirror housing damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2009 129,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cambelt over due

n/s mirror housing damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2008 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 discs rusty.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 108,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,409 miles

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

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 WGM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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