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BF03 HDA

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,196 mi
Last recorded231,196 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 231,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 226,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 226,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 222,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 217,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 212,542 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 212,542 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 205,028 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 192,066 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to crack up

both rear tyres soon

engine slight miss

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 16 May 2015 192,066 miles

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

both front flexi hoses starting to crack up

both rear tyres soon

engine slight miss

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2014 173,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 160,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 152,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 143,268 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 143,266 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 134,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear light lens have condensation

Pass 20 Mar 2008 119,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 111,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 87,378 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 HDA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF03 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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