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BD03 CAX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,606 mi
Last recorded205,606 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 205,606 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 198,907 miles

235/45/17/97w budget

Brake pipe slightly corroded union at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors / bump stops deteriorated

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

strong advisory that the offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules are corrodeing

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Dec 2016 190,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounts

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jan 2016 180,329 miles

both rear inner wheel arch lips corrodeing

condensation in nearside front headlamp

front brake discs scored

offside front wiper blade poor

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Jan 2016 180,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheel arch lips corrodeing

condensation in nearside front headlamp

front brake discs scored

offside front wiper blade poor

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Jan 2015 172,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 172,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 152,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 152,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 132,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,545 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 23 Feb 2011 104,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,549 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,549 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 69,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,118 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat.

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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BD03 CAX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD03 CAX, 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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BD03 CAX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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