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BD03 CEA

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 109,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 109,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,838 miles

advise near side front flexable brake hose cracking

Fail 26 May 2016 101,662 miles

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

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

advise near side front flexable brake hose cracking

Pass 14 May 2015 91,707 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 91,707 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,211 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,730 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,728 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,035 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 2 Jun 2011 76,795 miles

BOTH SIDES FORNT DISC ( INNER FACE)SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,684 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 63,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 57,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CEA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD03 CEA, 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 CEA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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