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AV03 YKB

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

225,898 mi
Last recorded225,898 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 225,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 215,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 215,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lamp unit corroded internally (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 207,410 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 207,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 197,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 187,803 miles

Central silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 187,803 miles

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

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

Central silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 186,328 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 186,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

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

gearbox bolts loose

Pass 2 Dec 2017 176,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Dec 2017 176,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Aug 2016 162,463 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 162,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 147,854 miles

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

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

covers in engine bay

under pans fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 147,828 miles

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

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

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

covers in engine bay

under pans fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 141,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,804 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 103,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 57,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,831 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 YKB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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