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OU03 BBF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,225 mi
Last recorded162,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 162,225 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 162,175 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 155,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 155,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 140,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,146 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,077 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine management light illuminated due to extreme engine misfire

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 59,069 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,236 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,216 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,033 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 7 Aug 2007 33,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,418 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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OU03 BBF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 OU03 BBF, 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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OU03 BBF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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