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BX53 HDF

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,334 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all vehicle brake hoses deteriorated

boot intermittently inop

coolant leak

lower gearbox mount deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head light aim incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head lamp aim incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

All vehicle brake hoses deteriorted

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot intermittently not opening

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,271 miles

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust rusty

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 135,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust rusty

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 128,540 miles

engine light on

oil leak

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 118,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 117,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 110,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 110,094 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,533 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,152 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,220 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,584 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,228 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 29 Aug 2007 54,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,189 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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BX53 HDF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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