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BF03 GZU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,164 mi
Last recorded160,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 160,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is under-sealed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-chassis / suspension & brake components corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 157,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 157,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 150,106 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 149,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction light on dash (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 132,412 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 132,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 127,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 127,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 114,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 104,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,998 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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BF03 GZU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF03 GZU, 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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BF03 GZU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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