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BN53 WJZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,290 mi
Last recorded189,290 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 189,290 miles

Oil leak ()

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes perished and splitting

engine management light on

exhaust heat shields insecure

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

signs of coolant leaking under inlet manifold

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2017 189,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes perished and splitting

engine management light on

exhaust heat shields insecure

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

signs of coolant leaking under inlet manifold

Pass 8 Nov 2016 184,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre low tread and small deep cut

Pass 18 Nov 2015 179,983 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Nov 2015 179,981 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)

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2014 174,757 miles

both front tyre have low tread

front brakes have slight imbalance / o/s slow to react

Pass 1 Oct 2013 168,672 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter slight damp

o/s/r tyre has few cuts.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter slight damp

o/s/r tyre has few cuts.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 168,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 154,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 146,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 129,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 129,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 120,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 103,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,368 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 WJZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

BN53 WJZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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