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AJ03 YEL

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,236 mi
Last recorded179,236 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YEL
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 179,236 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under wheel arches (unions) (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 179,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage around inner wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under wheel arches (unions) (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 171,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,759 miles

all suspension arm bushes poor

Pass 10 Mar 2017 164,459 miles

Both front lower arm (rear arms) bushes have slight play

Both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2016 159,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 159,593 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,320 miles

Covers over engine bay. Can not see all.

Covers over the floors can not see all the floor.

Covers over the rear wheel arckes can not see the rear brake pipes.

Nearside 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)

cover over the brake servo can not see the brake servo.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 156,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Covers over engine bay. Can not see all.

Covers over the floors can not see all the floor.

Covers over the rear wheel arckes can not see the rear brake pipes.

Nearside 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)

cover over the brake servo can not see the brake servo.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 151,623 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON /o/s washer jet blocked / covered sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 147,211 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 147,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 147,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 138,108 miles

light warning light on

Fail 19 May 2010 138,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light warning light on

Pass 15 May 2009 120,158 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 120,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 May 2008 97,783 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3m and wearing inner edges

both rear tyres on 2m and offside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 15 May 2008 97,783 miles

both front tyres worn to 3m and wearing inner edges

both rear tyres on 2m and offside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 9 May 2007 81,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 58,151 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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AJ03 YEL is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 YEL is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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