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HG03 BUW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

264,770 mi
Last recorded264,770 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 264,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All brake discs rusted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2024 263,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded outside the prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 259,160 miles

Both front tyres heavily wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 259,160 miles

Body component insecure Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner of rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner of rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both front tyres heavily wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2021 253,904 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 253,904 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 250,277 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

front arm lower bushes

front arm upper bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2019 243,318 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

centre exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s both bottom arms bushes have play

n/s and o/s both upper arms have play in bushes and perished

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Oct 2018 232,698 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 232,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 219,078 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 204,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 193,890 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under tray covers fitted and some are broken

Pass 20 Oct 2014 185,331 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 185,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 172,879 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 160,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 149,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,084 miles

both rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator bars

slight damage to nearside road wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2009 124,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 118,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 98,051 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 79,032 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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HG03 BUW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG03 BUW, 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 HG03 BUW registered?

HG03 BUW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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