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BN53 HGY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,096 mi
Last recorded191,096 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 191,096 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 190,912 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2017 190,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 181,008 miles

engine fault warning lamp on

Fail 29 Jan 2016 181,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine fault warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 165,847 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 165,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

engine water leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,175 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,491 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 26 Oct 2011 108,110 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,369 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 1 Sep 2009 74,433 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,114 miles

full engine under tray fitted

full plastic floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,686 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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BN53 HGY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN53 HGY, 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 BN53 HGY registered?

BN53 HGY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BN53 HGY safe to buy?

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