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BK53 WHB

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,660 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively damaged Both rear showing wire (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. can not be moved forward or backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

All suspension component bushes deteriorated

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 129,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.51mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,644 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,644 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,485 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 5 Oct 2015 106,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 90,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 86,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,117 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 10 Sep 2007 70,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,226 miles

Collar cracked on rear anti roll bar

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 WHB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

BK53 WHB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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