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BW03 VNH

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,822 mi
Last recorded228,822 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 228,822 miles

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

Wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 218,609 miles

All suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 218,609 miles

All suspension bushes deteriated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 202,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 202,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 188,378 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)

Rear rear direction indicator bulbs fading, replacement recommended.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 188,340 miles

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

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)

Rear rear direction indicator bulbs fading, replacement recommended.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 175,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MIN LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 175,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MIN LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 163,346 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Power steering noisy in operation

Pass 30 Jul 2014 149,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 149,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside rear brake pads and disc show signs of excess heat,replacement recommended

Pass 8 Aug 2013 137,834 miles

both front brake hoses cracking offside front may have exposed cords however it is not in view

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,739 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 121,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,006 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,260 miles

Rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,431 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 39,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,902 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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BW03 VNH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW03 VNH, 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 BW03 VNH registered?

BW03 VNH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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