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FR03 BHJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,621 mi
Last recorded179,621 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 179,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 179,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 156,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,606 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,633 miles

20% imbalance front brakes

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 102,633 miles

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

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

20% imbalance front brakes

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance front brakes - o/s inner pad wearing

Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance front brakes - o/s inner pad wearing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,672 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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FR03 BHJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR03 BHJ, 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 FR03 BHJ registered?

FR03 BHJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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