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BL53 UYV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,461 mi
Last recorded94,461 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 94,461 miles

Both rear tyres low

n/s & o/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,094 miles

Emissions not tested Engine over heated (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres low

Engine warning light on

n/s & o/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 68,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,624 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,694 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,685 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 UYV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UYV, 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 BL53 UYV registered?

BL53 UYV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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