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BX53 AZL

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,005 mi
Last recorded206,005 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 206,005 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 206,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 205,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 199,611 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 189,033 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 173,757 miles

Front brakes are worn

Nearside Rear tyre is worn and there are three nails in tyre also the pressure is low

both front wiper blades torn and smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2014 153,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,728 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front inner brake pads look low

signs of oil leak over turbo

slight squeek from power steering on full lock

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,115 miles

front inner brake pads look low

signs of oil leak over turbo

slight squeek from power steering on full lock

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,014 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 77,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,293 miles

drivers outer door handle is missing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,258 miles

drivers door handel damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,418 miles

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

drivers outer door handle trim missing

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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BX53 AZL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BX53 AZL, 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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BX53 AZL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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