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MT53 BXH

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,109 mi
Last recorded202,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 BXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 202,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Retaining bolt missing. (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 202,107 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Retaining bolt missing. (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 186,918 miles

Offside Front abs sensor securing bolt missing

Fail 27 Nov 2021 186,918 miles

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front abs sensor securing bolt missing

Pass 3 Dec 2020 183,804 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 177,928 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 177,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm failing suspension spring (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm failing suspension spring (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 172,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

rear washer not working

undertray missing where one is suppose to be fitted

Fail 26 May 2018 172,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear washer not working

undertray missing where one is suppose to be fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 157,592 miles

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

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

engine management light showing fault on dash

rear washer not working

under tray missing where one is suppose to be fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 145,498 miles

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

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

Rear washer not working correctly.

Service light on.

Fail 23 May 2016 145,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear washer not working correctly.

Service light on.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 139,206 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 139,206 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 137,103 miles

N/S/F service brake efforts have slight fluctuation

Various areas corrosion noted

Fail 8 May 2014 136,792 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front Anti-roll bar stabiliser links bushes perishing

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

REar brake efforts imbalanced & O/S/R has fluctuation

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 1 Jun 2013 135,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 13 May 2013 135,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 132,133 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2011 123,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 123,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,687 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 109,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,622 miles

this car as been repaired to rear ok at time off test

Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,566 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear off car as been repaired state off wich is unkown

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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MT53 BXH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT53 BXH, 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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MT53 BXH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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