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BF03 HYW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,307 mi
Last recorded205,307 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 205,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 198,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion near side wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper bar & wing damege

front number plate crack & fadad

hand brake low & not locking off near side rear

off side front door lock faulty

off side rear body damege

rear foot brake low & not locking

Fail 13 Jan 2016 198,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion near side wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper bar & wing damege

front number plate crack & fadad

hand brake low & not locking off near side rear

off side front door lock faulty

off side rear body damege

rear foot brake low & not locking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 191,137 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off front door window wider not opp

off side front door lock ?

Fail 8 Jan 2015 191,137 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off front door window wider not opp

off side front door lock ?

Pass 13 Jan 2014 179,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

front plate crack

lock ? off front

near side rear tyer just on the limits

off rear tyre wall damege

Fail 13 Jan 2014 179,361 miles

front plate crack

lock ? off front

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear tyer just on the limits

off rear tyre wall damege

Fail 14 Jan 2013 165,689 miles

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

off front tyre wall damege

Pass 14 Jan 2013 165,689 miles

off front tyre wall damege

Pass 5 Jan 2012 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 138,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 125,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

REAR OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT IS SLIGHTLY DULL IN OPERATION

REAR OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN

Fail 19 Dec 2009 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

REAR OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT IS SLIGHTLY DULL IN OPERATION

REAR OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN

Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 104,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,880 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 829,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 829,768 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 HYW 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 66.7%.

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

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