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BD52 DWZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 77,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2025 77,422 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 71,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 67,821 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,494 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,014 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 28,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,781 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,338 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 25,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,237 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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BD52 DWZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BD52 DWZ, 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 BD52 DWZ registered?

BD52 DWZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BD52 DWZ safe to buy?

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