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HD53 BZX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,790 mi
Last recorded181,790 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 181,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear deep chunks out of sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2017 173,896 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 173,896 miles

Front Brake hose kinked both side (3.6.B.4b)

Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 156,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 152,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 151,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 147,125 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,344 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2012 141,849 miles

n/s wiper smeary

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 140,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 139,752 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 130,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 130,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,432 miles

Front tyres on 1.6mm (legal limit)

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 BZX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BZX, 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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HD53 BZX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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