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OU03 BHE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 142,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has some corrosion

underside has some corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2019 141,975 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust some corosoin

underside some corsoin

Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,699 miles

Front wheel arches damage and corroded

exhaust corroded and minor leaks

reluctant to meet emission limits

Fail 10 Aug 2017 138,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' badly cracked (8.3.1a)

Front wheel arches damage and corroded

exhaust corroded and minor leaks

reluctant to meet emission limits

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,230 miles

reluctant to meet emission limits

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing window (8.2.2)

reluctant to meet emission limits

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,735 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,098 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,861 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver wiper poor condition

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,546 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,590 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,390 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 66,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 35,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 BHE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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