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BC03 FDX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,597 mi
Last recorded169,597 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 169,597 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 169,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2020 169,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 168,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 167,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 166,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 166,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 156,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 156,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 141,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 141,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,684 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 114,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,502 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,660 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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BC03 FDX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC03 FDX, 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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BC03 FDX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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