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AD03 BFK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,972 mi
Last recorded169,972 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 169,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 162,045 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 162,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 147,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 145,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 145,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front and rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f alloy slightly bent on inner lip

Pass 15 May 2017 137,542 miles

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

exhaust system leaking slightly

Fail 9 May 2017 137,542 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system leaking slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 131,932 miles

both front antiroll bar rubbers worn

o/s front upper suspension arm bush worn

Pass 14 May 2015 125,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four top suspension arm bushes spliting but not all the way around

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tyre tred and has reached the cord but not over an inch long

o/s/f breaks slightly binding

o/s/r tyre wearing uneavenly

Pass 16 May 2014 116,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 107,876 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 101,484 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 101,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Apr 2011 93,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,196 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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AD03 BFK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD03 BFK, 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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AD03 BFK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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