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AO03 YST

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 145,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 139,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 134,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight corrosion from being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 131,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 130,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,030 miles

Oil leak

mill light on

Fail 21 Oct 2013 113,030 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

mill light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 96,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 63,206 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 21 May 2009 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 23 May 2008 58,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 58,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 49,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 42,829 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 YST is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO03 YST, 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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AO03 YST is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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