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BT53 USM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,634 mi
Last recorded152,634 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 USM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 152,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,143 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear small cut in the tread but not deep enough to expose cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear small cut in the tread but not deep enough to expose cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,478 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 118,628 miles

floors underside have covers fitted

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 113,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,617 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,299 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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BT53 USM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver 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 BT53 USM, 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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BT53 USM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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