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AV03 CYW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,046 mi
Last recorded231,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 231,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 210,980 miles

UNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 2 Apr 2025 210,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Oct 2023 210,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 182,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 182,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb fitted wrong way round. (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 158,354 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 158,336 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,065 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 152,313 miles

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

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,185 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Sep 2018 132,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,074 miles

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Aug 2017 116,074 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,504 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2016 103,504 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

major oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,592 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,218 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,295 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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AV03 CYW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV03 CYW, 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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AV03 CYW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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