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BL53 TYX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,382 mi
Last recorded199,382 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 199,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 199,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 181,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 181,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 166,857 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 151,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 134,795 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 134,795 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,313 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 124,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 109,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,717 miles

N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING ALL THE SCREEN

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 28 Jan 2010 88,269 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 88,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S N/S FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S N/S FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 170,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 170,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 128,511 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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BL53 TYX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL53 TYX, 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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BL53 TYX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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