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L80 YVO

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests43 (36 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.7%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 YVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

36 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 120,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 112,078 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,645 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 113,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,697 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 104,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 107,327 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 107,327 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,025 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 84,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,688 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 76,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,547 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 80,380 miles

n/s o/s rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 2 May 2014 60,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,353 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,564 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,564 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate not bs marked /rear discs on wear limit/ brake fluid due by age /coolant due by age

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,760 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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L80 YVO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.7%.

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 L80 YVO, 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 L80 YVO registered?

L80 YVO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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