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J11 BYA

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,864 mi
Last recorded127,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 127,864 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 127,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 123,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,545 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,757 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 115,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,521 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 111,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,504 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,915 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,874 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 83,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,284 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,053 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,672 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,820 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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J11 BYA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J11 BYA, 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 J11 BYA registered?

J11 BYA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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