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LT03 ZVD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 ZVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 162,394 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 162,391 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced SIDE BULB (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL ON METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,465 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTRAL SLEEVE HAS A CLIP MISSING BUT IT'S SECURED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front STEERING RACK GATOR HAS A CLIP MISSING

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 159,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced SIDE LIGHT BULB (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTRAL SLEEVE HAS A CLIP MISSING BUT IT'S SECURED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front STEERING RACK GATOR HAS A CLIP MISSING

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 157,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced SIDELIGHT BULB (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 154,033 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 154,029 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 151,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 146,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 143,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 136,782 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,241 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 127,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut not showing cords

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 103,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wiper blade loose

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,728 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 75,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,720 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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LT03 ZVD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT03 ZVD, 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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LT03 ZVD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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