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EF03 LBK

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,481 mi
Last recorded97,481 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LBK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,481 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Both front anti roll 'c' bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,161 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,440 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,440 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,890 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,724 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,313 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 74,311 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,840 miles

Airbag light on.

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Airbag light on.

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,230 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,164 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside-outside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,807 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 36,041 miles

nearside front tyre has slight weakness where indicated with yellow chalk - strongly advise replacement a.s.a.p

Fail 10 May 2007 36,041 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight weakness where indicated with yellow chalk - strongly advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,143 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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EF03 LBK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EF03 LBK, 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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EF03 LBK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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