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AV03 YKA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2021 128,314 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative and hazards come on on their own (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated split close to reinforcement and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit and advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a small cut

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both font top suspension arm rubber boots starting to split

engine management light on

exhaust centre silencer skin corroded thin

general corrosion to some underside components

suspension bushes lifting and perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2020 126,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered by the wheel arch liner making full inspection impossible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded but not holed

suspension bushes cracking/perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 121,335 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test and not blowing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking but only on outer layer at time of test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and outer rear arm and sub frame bushes all splitting and perished but secure and working at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking but only on outer layer at time of test. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and outer arm bushes and sub frame bushes splitting and separating but secure and working at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 121,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test and not blowing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking but only on outer layer at time of test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and outer rear arm and sub frame bushes all splitting and perished but secure and working at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking but only on outer layer at time of test. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and outer arm bushes and sub frame bushes splitting and separating but secure and working at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 112,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 106,431 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 106,431 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 99,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,216 miles

Engine breather pipes broken

O/s/front tyre close to tread ware indicator

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine breather pipes broken

O/s/front tyre close to tread ware indicator

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,480 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear lamp lens condensating

offside & nearside front brake discs corroding

offside & nearside rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,480 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear lamp lens condensating

offside & nearside front brake discs corroding

offside & nearside rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,808 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,518 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 YKA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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