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BF03 HBN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

232,704 mi
Last recorded232,704 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 232,704 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2016 232,704 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f flexi brake hose cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2015 226,014 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 225,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 217,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamps deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 210,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 210,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 195,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 195,393 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 172,533 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 172,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 150,909 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

different size tyres on the front than on the rear (same size tyres are fitted on the same axle)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 150,909 miles

different size tyres on the front than on the rear (same size tyres are fitted on the same axle)

Pass 22 May 2009 134,286 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 134,286 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 113,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 95,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,880 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 HBN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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