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AO03 YSW

2003 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,015 mi
Last recorded141,015 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 141,015 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper arms inner bushes cracking both upper arms either side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 137,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,228 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,297 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,395 miles

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

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

Rear wiper not working

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,653 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,749 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,687 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 51,335 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2009 51,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres cutting out on inside of tread patterns(tracking?)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,855 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,011 miles

Offside Rear Light Cluster Cracked.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,892 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 YSW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

AO03 YSW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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