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BW52 RUV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,323 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 7 Apr 2016 147,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,547 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 143,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 139,551 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 131,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

manual gearbox oil leaking

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2013 131,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

manual gearbox oil leaking

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2012 129,255 miles

osf tyre on 2mm= nsf tyre and nsr tyre low on tread = split in all 4 top arms

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,748 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 98,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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BW52 RUV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BW52 RUV, 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 BW52 RUV registered?

BW52 RUV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BW52 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 RUV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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