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L4 DYY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 47,973 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 47,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,204 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 41,204 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 36,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under tray slightly loose

Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 30,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,777 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 30,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm worn in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,150 miles

both rear tyer s wearing close to limit and shoulders

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,379 miles

front tyer s wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,114 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,544 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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L4 DYY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 DYY, 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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What year was L4 DYY registered?

L4 DYY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is L4 DYY safe to buy?

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