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OU03 BZB

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,085 mi
Last recorded144,085 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 144,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 121,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,848 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,785 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre low on tread

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre low on tread

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,056 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,374 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,668 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,151 miles

Small oil leak from area around base of dip stick

Fail 18 Apr 2006 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Small oil leak from area around base of dip stick

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 BZB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

OU03 BZB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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