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BT53 VJM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 142,142 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,485 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 113,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 110,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 95,910 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2017 95,910 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 86,896 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 81,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 75,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 75,203 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2013 69,378 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 64,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 64,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 57,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 57,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 May 2010 51,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 28,536 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 VJM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VJM, 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 BT53 VJM registered?

BT53 VJM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BT53 VJM safe to buy?

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