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BL52 VOB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,031 mi
Last recorded194,031 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VOB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 194,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 176,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 176,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 157,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,718 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 24 Dec 2015 118,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front have a tinge of blue (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 118,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front have a tinge of blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,164 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,381 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 93,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 84,390 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,951 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 62,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,246 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 VOB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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