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OU03 BAV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 153,162 miles

engine x under covers fitted / chip on screen

Pass 22 Sep 2016 136,384 miles

both front tyres cutting out bad on edges / tracking

front indicators slight white / engine cover x number of under trays fitted

front number plate

slight wear in front rear arm bushes

slightperishing on n/s/f flexi hose

Fail 21 Sep 2016 136,384 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cutting out bad on edges / tracking

front indicators slight white / engine cover x number of under trays fitted

front number plate

slight wear in front rear arm bushes

slightperishing on n/s/f flexi hose

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,446 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 121,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,610 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 24 Aug 2010 86,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 79,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,939 miles

ADVISE: STONE CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN ZONE B SMALLER THAN 40mm

Fail 10 Feb 2006 41,939 miles

ADVISE: STONE CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN ZONE B SMALLER THAN 40mm

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OU03 BAV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU03 BAV, 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 OU03 BAV registered?

OU03 BAV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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