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HW03 BXJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,154 mi
Last recorded217,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 BXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 217,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 214,183 miles

Nearside Front outer brake disc surface getting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 207,541 miles

center exhaust sleeve corroded

engine and underside has covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded

underside of vehichle and several steering/suspension components are corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 207,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust sleeve corroded

engine and underside has covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded

underside of vehichle and several steering/suspension components are corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 201,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both offside & nearside front top arm bushes all showing slight deterioration

drivers door cosmetic cover missing from handle (door still opens & closes)

engine cover fitted

nearside & offside front anti roll bar links (bushes showing slight deterioration)

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 201,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

both offside & nearside front top arm bushes all showing slight deterioration

drivers door cosmetic cover missing from handle (door still opens & closes)

engine cover fitted

nearside & offside front anti roll bar links (bushes showing slight deterioration)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 191,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cosmetic cover missing on drivers door handle

Pass 18 Aug 2015 191,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cosmetic cover missing on drivers door handle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 182,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 169,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 142,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 123,656 miles

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 12 May 2010 123,656 miles

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

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

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 115,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 115,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,277 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 79,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,206 miles

Chip in windscreen on limit.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Offside wiper blade deteriorating and slightly smeary.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

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 BXJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey 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 HW03 BXJ, 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 HW03 BXJ registered?

HW03 BXJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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