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BN53 HHD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,175 mi
Last recorded143,175 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,175 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 143,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Lower engine mount missing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 137,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on dash

crack in nearside rear exhaust pipe

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on dash

crack in nearside rear exhaust pipe

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,169 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak (possible rocker cover gasket)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 122,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on

oil leak (possible rocker cover gasket)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 112,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,035 miles

air bag light on

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Feb 2009 95,589 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,589 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,572 miles

nearside rear exhaust cracked and blowing slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2007 81,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

bonnet release latch seized

nearside rear exhaust pipe cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2006 68,425 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2006 68,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HHD, 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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BN53 HHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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