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FY03 BGF

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,596 mi
Last recorded141,596 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,596 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 141,596 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,339 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 129,335 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 116,782 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 116,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges badly

Pass 18 May 2015 108,318 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,374 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,830 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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FY03 BGF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY03 BGF, 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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FY03 BGF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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