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HK53 BNY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,626 mi
Last recorded136,626 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 136,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 131,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has slight misting inside lens

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,835 miles

battery u/s

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2015 131,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery u/s

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 128,298 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2014 128,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,283 miles

O/S/F seat belt webbing is sligtly frayed

Fail 27 Oct 2010 100,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F seat belt webbing is sligtly frayed

O/S/R number plate light is cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 84,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,626 miles

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,451 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 49,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HK53 BNY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK53 BNY, 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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HK53 BNY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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