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BT53 VOA

2003 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi QUATTRO80,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VOA
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 119,368 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 119,360 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,430 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225 40 18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 116,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 114,098 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 114,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits did not hear fan cut in. engine smells? (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,997 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 110,962 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine light on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear bindind slightly

all brake discs corroded

eml light on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 107,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear bindind slightly

all brake discs corroded

eml light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,676 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 58,676 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,256 miles

all brake discs corroded

vehicle under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

nearside front brake caliper, anti rattle retainer missing

vehicle under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,770 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,020 miles

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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BT53 VOA is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 80,874 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 QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 VOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT53 VOA is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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