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BW52 UCV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 UCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,021 miles

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 73,553 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,294 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper blades ends split and smearing the screen slightly

fuel cap seal just starting to crack

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack

small cut in n/s/r tyre. no cord or ply exposed

Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper blades ends split and smearing the screen slightly

fuel cap seal just starting to crack

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack

small cut in n/s/r tyre. no cord or ply exposed

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,664 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,071 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,888 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 29,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 21,611 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 21,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UCV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

BW52 UCV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BW52 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 UCV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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