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BV53 YXL

2003 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,897 mi
Last recorded113,897 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged leak on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,262 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WATER LEAK

Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,002 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres slight scrubbed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,966 miles

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,392 miles

n/s/ front tyre has a cut

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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BV53 YXL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV53 YXL, 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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BV53 YXL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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