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HD53 BZM

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,621 mi
Last recorded198,621 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 198,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch on stalk not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, no tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2023 189,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 179,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 171,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 169,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 160,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 5 Oct 2019 160,952 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 6 Oct 2018 153,496 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,272 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres inner edges worn

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,937 miles

both sides of frobnt subframe bushes worn

Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both sides of frobnt subframe bushes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,605 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 110,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 80,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 80,087 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,042 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 72,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007

Front brake discs rigged

Rear pads approx 90% worn

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,696 miles

Front tyres becoming low

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall (chords not visible)

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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HD53 BZM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HD53 BZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD53 BZM registered?

HD53 BZM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HD53 BZM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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