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BN03 WVC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,904 mi
Last recorded216,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 WVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 216,904 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 211,181 miles

Front Corrosion to front of bonnet.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber dirt cover deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 211,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Corrosion to front of bonnet.

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

Nearside Mirror Broken.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber dirt cover deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,158 miles

Front Bonnet catch area corroded.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bushes have slight play. Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush of rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust protectors deteriorated.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,158 miles

Front Bonnet catch area corroded.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bushes have slight play. Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush of rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust protectors deteriorated.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 184,735 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R shock dust protectors deteriorated.

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 184,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/R and O/S/R shock dust protectors deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 166,096 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 159,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 152,335 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 152,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 141,388 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 141,381 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 126,821 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 126,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 110,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 94,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 78,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,079 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 63,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,875 miles

both front tyres are getting close to limit

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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BN03 WVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN03 WVC, 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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BN03 WVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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