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BN53 WKB

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,982 mi
Last recorded209,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 209,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 196,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

middle exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly stepping on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 196,210 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

middle exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly stepping on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 183,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 173,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 173,190 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 155,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 145,833 miles

front tyres sidewalls cut,cords not visible.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 145,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres sidewalls cut,cords not visible.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,679 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 129,360 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 129,360 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 120,256 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 120,256 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 108,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,633 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 WKB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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