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HW03 BWM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,306 mi
Last recorded159,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 BWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 159,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 151,671 miles

drivers sliding seat catch broken

offside number plate lamp lens faded

rear brake hoses perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 151,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drivers sliding seat catch broken

offside number plate lamp lens faded

rear brake hoses perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 142,223 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (facing os arm) (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle broken but can open

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2017 142,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (facing os arm) (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle broken but can open

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has an nail.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just on (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 120,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated

both sides rear (front) subframe mounting rubber bushes has slight movement

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,087 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 91,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,625 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 54,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level low

Rear number plate starting to fade (still legible at 20 metres)

Pass 28 May 2008 54,066 miles

Oil level low

Rear number plate starting to fade (still legible at 20 metres)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,762 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)

rear no.plate slight deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2006 46,740 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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HW03 BWM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW03 BWM, 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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HW03 BWM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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