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CV03 KWS

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,249 mi
Last recorded175,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 KWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 175,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 166,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 166,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 159,361 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 159,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect brake pads fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2022 152,075 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,712 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,945 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,929 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,210 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,139 miles

front brake discs lipped but pads look new

Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped but pads look new

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 28,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 22,310 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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CV03 KWS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CV03 KWS, 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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CV03 KWS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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