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BP03 JLX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 147,321 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake has just met limit will require adjusment or repair off side rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle and rear suspension component corroded

Rear wheels almost touching to body due car to being low

Fail 4 May 2020 147,319 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 139,157 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both sides of front subframe welded

brake warning on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,216 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 134,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 128,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 212,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 113,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 113,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,164 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,287 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,369 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 89,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,767 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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BP03 JLX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BP03 JLX, 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 BP03 JLX registered?

BP03 JLX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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