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FY53 BAO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

256,567 mi
Last recorded256,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 256,567 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 256,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 248,857 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 248,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 237,815 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 237,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 229,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 229,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 221,360 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 221,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 209,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 200,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 193,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 182,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on dash indicating fault

Nearside 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 182,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on dash indicating fault

Nearside 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 24 Oct 2011 170,714 miles

Both front tyres tread close to limit.

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Different size wheels/tyres fitted to rear axle.

Engone management light on.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Rear shock absorber bump stops/piston shrouds deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 152,788 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 128,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,912 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,935 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,458 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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FY53 BAO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY53 BAO, 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 FY53 BAO registered?

FY53 BAO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FY53 BAO safe to buy?

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