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BG52 DXU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

228,200 mi
Last recorded228,200 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 228,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sidewall starting to perish and crack

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 228,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle section loose & leaking (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Misfire & 2 major exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox to middle section corroded and broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure Under bonnet LPG pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top to bottom crack (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sidewall starting to perish and crack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 214,335 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 214,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 198,682 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 192,747 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 192,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 184,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 175,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 161,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,957 miles

wear on rear tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2007 131,820 miles

o/s/r tyre wear low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,129 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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BG52 DXU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG52 DXU, 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 BG52 DXU registered?

BG52 DXU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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