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AM52 BNY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,697 mi
Last recorded173,697 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 173,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 170,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 164,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 156,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 156,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability BOLT MISSING. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 147,873 miles

Nearside STEERING RACK ARM JOINT WORN.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 142,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,070 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 137,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,575 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,570 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,657 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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AM52 BNY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM52 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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AM52 BNY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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