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BG52 OTU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,031 mi
Last recorded161,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 161,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 160,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 160,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 159,279 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 130,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 108,815 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar has cracked mounting points.

Fail 18 May 2010 108,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear anti-roll bar has cracked mounting points.

Pass 20 May 2009 97,161 miles

Battery loose and seems to be leaking.

Bulkhead starting to corrode around battery area.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Passenger side front wiper blade rubber torn.

Rear antiroll bar mounting split ( no excessive movement).

Fail 18 May 2009 97,153 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery loose and seems to be leaking.

Bulkhead starting to corrode around battery area.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Passenger side front wiper blade rubber torn.

Rear antiroll bar mounting split ( no excessive movement).

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,762 miles

both frt wipers torn

frt discs lipped

frt tyres at 2-3mm

n/s/r pad at 2mm

o/s/r seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

rattle at cat

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads getting low

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 7 Jun 2007 66,588 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking round tread

rear brake pads getting low

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 12 Dec 2006 56,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BOTH FRONT BR DISCS OUTER EDGES LIGHTLY CORRODED & PITTED BUT NOT AFFECTING READINGS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,923 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 OTU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

BG52 OTU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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