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LS03 GDY

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,576 mi
Last recorded215,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 GDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 215,576 miles

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

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2020 205,816 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2019 195,694 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2018 180,227 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 180,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 169,099 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 169,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 165,129 miles

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

Power steering Pump noisy.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 165,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering Pump noisy.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,114 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 155,114 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 148,956 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 148,956 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 143,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 137,937 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 137,937 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 125,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,104 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Noise on steering unsure of source advise diagnosis by dealer or replacement of steering joints 12 in total

Rear brake disc faces corroded

Suspension arm upper bushes split both sides

Pass 15 May 2007 97,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,073 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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LS03 GDY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS03 GDY, 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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LS03 GDY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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