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FY03 BYP

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,802 mi
Last recorded208,802 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 208,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers weak

Underneath trays fitted at time

Pass 12 Jun 2018 185,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2017 174,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 165,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 165,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 146,349 miles

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

numberplate lights dim

washers week

Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 134,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 120,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Dec 2011 108,464 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,464 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2010 90,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 87,646 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 87,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,556 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,556 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 BYP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYP, 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 FY03 BYP registered?

FY03 BYP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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