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FY03 BHL

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

265,909 mi
Last recorded265,909 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 265,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 259,981 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside - front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 259,887 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside - front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 253,623 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 242,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 232,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 226,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 215,460 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 202,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 189,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 176,705 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 164,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 149,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 149,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 137,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 137,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f (lower front) suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 1 Mar 2012 124,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f (lower front) suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2011 109,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 109,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 75,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,825 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,320 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BHL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY03 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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