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OU03 BBJ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,249 mi
Last recorded199,249 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 199,249 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

used front subframe fitted heavy in under seal

Fail 22 Nov 2022 199,249 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 190,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 175,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 172,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 169,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 162,864 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & binding slightly (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 142,640 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 132,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2014 132,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,422 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,366 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 BBJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

OU03 BBJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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