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DF52 BUO

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres have cracks in the side wall

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S and O/S front top track control arm bushes slightly worn and splitting

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres starting to get low in tread and cracking in treads

both front headlamps have a poor image

engine and transmission oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,962 miles

both rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

both rear tyres waring on edges and cracking in treads

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

both rear tyres waring on edges and cracking in treads

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low in tread

transmission oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,309 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low in tread

transmission oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 upper suspension arm inner bushes splitting

both front tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,301 miles

both front tyres low tread and uneven wear

Fail 20 Aug 2011 53,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low tread and uneven wear

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s front pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four front top track control arm inner bushes splitting slightly

both front bottom rear track control arm inner bushes movement

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,439 miles

front tyres uneven wear on edges/possible front wheel alignment

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,350 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,862 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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DF52 BUO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF52 BUO, 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 DF52 BUO registered?

DF52 BUO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DF52 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 BUO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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