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BL53 TZK

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,371 mi
Last recorded117,371 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TZK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 117,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,136 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 116,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,424 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 91,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,078 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside front and rear tyres/wheels.

dip beam image is sharp and in spec. but image appears to be brighter lower down.Advise replacing bulbs and re-checking image.

metal in offside rear tyre tread.

small tears to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 68,977 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

metal in nearside front tyre.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,671 miles

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

all tyres have deep splits to inner and outer sidewalls advise tyres be changed in very near feuture

both front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low and has slight damage

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,671 miles

all tyres have deep splits to inner and outer sidewalls advise tyres be changed in very near feuture

both front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low and has slight damage

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2007 60,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,809 miles

rear brake pads appear low advise wheel removal for further inspection

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

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 TZK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL53 TZK, 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 TZK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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