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EA52 BSU

2003 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 BSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,296 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,289 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,215 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,117 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is perished / cracked

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is perished / cracked

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,721 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,703 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Recommend service.

Trailer socket not working.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,439 miles

Recommend service.

Trailer socket not working.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,050 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,456 miles

Offside rear inner light not working.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,456 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear inner light not working.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,617 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 46,617 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 19 Oct 2007 42,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,486 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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EA52 BSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol 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 EA52 BSU, 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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EA52 BSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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