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AO03 VYP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,134 mi
Last recorded134,134 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 134,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,290 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,824 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 122,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,430 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 118,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,310 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear brake disc & pads have been hot!

Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 103,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting bolt is loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,684 miles

Unable to measure rear pads due to dust covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and unrepairable

Unable to measure rear pads due to dust covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,548 miles

Both front tyres excessively cracking

Front sub-frame damaged but not effecting its structure.

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 77,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,902 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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AO03 VYP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AO03 VYP, 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 AO03 VYP registered?

AO03 VYP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AO03 VYP safe to buy?

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