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BD03 KWN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,228 mi
Last recorded162,228 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 162,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 162,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 157,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,439 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 149,435 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 141,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2014 141,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre worn to wear markers,Just legal.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,174 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 130,174 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ALMOST TO WEAR MARKERS,235/45/17 H

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHTS DIM INC INDICATOR AND REVERSE LAMPS,RECOMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Fail 2 Dec 2011 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise tyre pressures checking

both rear brake flexis are just starting to crack

offside rear lamp is cracked

washer jets are are spraying 1 jet per side, should have 2 each side.

wipers are really slow

Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,576 miles

advise tyre pressures checking

both rear brake flexis are just starting to crack

offside rear lamp is cracked

washer jets are are spraying 1 jet per side, should have 2 each side.

wipers are really slow

Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,429 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 110,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR HAS MADE THE BUMPER LOOSE AND THE GRILL WAS HANGING OFF,( REMOVED AND PUT IN BOOT)

MOISTURE IN NEARSIDE REAR LAMP STARTING TO TO AFFECT BRIGHTNESS OF LAMPS

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP BROKEN BUT SERVICABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Dec 2009 99,171 miles

child seat fitted to o\s\r not removed for seat belt inspection -checked belt as best as possible

o\s\r position lamp slightly brighter than n\s\r

Fail 1 Dec 2009 99,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to o\s\r not removed for seat belt inspection -checked belt as best as possible

o\s\r position lamp slightly brighter than n\s\r

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2007 70,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,396 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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BD03 KWN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KWN, 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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What year was BD03 KWN registered?

BD03 KWN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is BD03 KWN safe to buy?

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