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BG03 CEY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,251 mi
Last recorded202,251 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 202,251 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion around osf wing/door area

slight tightness in steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2018 202,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion around osf wing/door area

slight tightness in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2017 194,922 miles

Love box assy. missing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 194,913 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Love box assy. missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 183,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 183,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 173,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 155,112 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2014 155,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 143,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 131,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Some uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2012 131,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Some uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2011 116,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,055 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,039 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 45,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,631 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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BG03 CEY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG03 CEY, 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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BG03 CEY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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