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BT53 VJO

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,756 mi
Last recorded162,756 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 162,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 149,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 146,404 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,977 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 139,976 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 both sides missing x1 bolt each. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 135,156 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front front tyres x2 wearing on edges

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 135,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front front tyres x2 wearing on edges

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,769 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 124,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,059 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF, OSF, NSR & OSR cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 119,059 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF, OSF, NSR & OSR cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,201 miles

front wiper blades are split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,164 miles

both front (rear) lower arm bushes are worn

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,526 miles

Chips in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,183 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,385 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 VJO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

BT53 VJO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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