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HS03 BYW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,100 mi
Last recorded171,100 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 BYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 171,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 171,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 168,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 168,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 164,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 158,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 158,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 146,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 134,277 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 120,102 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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,161 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)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 101,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,110 miles

not all steel brake pipes visible under car

wear on front discs

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,992 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,405 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,405 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,114 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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HS03 BYW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HS03 BYW, 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 HS03 BYW registered?

HS03 BYW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is HS03 BYW safe to buy?

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