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BL52 FCE

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,501 mi
Last recorded170,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 170,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

off side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 158,578 miles

corrosion exhaust center

Fail 12 Jun 2015 158,490 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion exhaust center

Pass 9 Jul 2014 148,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,647 miles

all rear suspension bushes in poor condition

both front brake hoses perished

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust in poor condition

front o/s fog lamp damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 144,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all rear suspension bushes in poor condition

both front brake hoses perished

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust in poor condition

front o/s fog lamp damaged

oil level low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 135,136 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 135,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,499 miles

rear/top/link/rear/suspension/bushes/slightly/detorated/

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,939 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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BL52 FCE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL52 FCE, 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 FCE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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