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BN53 WJJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 103,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front wheel bearing bolt is missing

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn on front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,806 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 98,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,698 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,698 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,351 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r/wheel arch damage

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,218 miles

NSF TYRE2MM ALL OTHER 3 3MM==NSF TOP INNER ARM BUSH SP[LITTING

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,882 miles

EXH C/BOX CORRODING==ENG COVERS

Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,882 miles

EXH C/BOX CORRODING==ENG COVERS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 38,940 miles

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

OSF TYRE2MM REQ 4 WHEEL ALIGN

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,591 miles

NSF tyre worn close to the limit

OSF tyre worn TO the limit and worn badley on inner edge.

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 WJJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJJ, 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 WJJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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