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BL52 EZM

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,499 mi
Last recorded196,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 196,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 13 Jan 2021 196,489 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hoses (both sides) outer casings cut exposing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 189,523 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 189,503 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 182,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 182,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot not opening

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 172,501 miles

A/con Belt broke

Boot not opening

Headlamp adjuster not working

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 172,501 miles

A/con Belt broke

Boot not opening

Headlamp adjuster not working

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 162,896 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 162,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 154,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 146,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 135,427 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 135,424 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 123,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 123,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 111,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,845 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,516 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Feb 2011 99,516 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre loosing shape slightly on inner edge

number plates slightly detoriated

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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BL52 EZM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL52 EZM, 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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BL52 EZM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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