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BF03 SVU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,196 mi
Last recorded140,196 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 SVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 140,196 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 140,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 136,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 136,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 130,592 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 126,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 121,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shaft on shock absorber damage

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

Oil level on minimun

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake furruels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,511 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shaft on shock absorber damage

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

Oil level on minimun

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake furruels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,388 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test. Unable to fully assess various items.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,943 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,396 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

crack in windscreen but outside swept area

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,515 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 70,064 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 70,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 60,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,409 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 31 May 2006 30,752 miles

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

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 SVU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVU, 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 BF03 SVU registered?

BF03 SVU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 SVU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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