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BV03 THG

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,452 mi
Last recorded156,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 THG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 156,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 156,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2018 156,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2017 153,641 miles

Front Offside & Nearside anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

Front Offside & Nearside lower wish bone arm bushes starting to crack

Nearside Rear Shock-absorber dust cover insecure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,178 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s front (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s rear traling arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 136,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,740 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 13 Sep 2012 115,726 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 9 Sep 2011 105,313 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,027 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 98,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 71,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,032 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 64,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,391 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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BV03 THG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV03 THG, 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 BV03 THG registered?

BV03 THG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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