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BD03 WLU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 147,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 146,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2016 133,078 miles

both wiper blades split and clearing deteriorating

nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 May 2016 132,936 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades split and clearing deteriorating

nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,315 miles

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 116,315 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 107,189 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,642 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,303 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,377 miles

Centre Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,397 miles

slight misting of oil,in the area of o/s and n/s inner diff joints!

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 WLU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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