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LV03 OAY

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,231 mi
Last recorded207,231 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 207,231 miles

rear discs heavy lipped and rusty

wear to front anti roll bar links

wear to n/s/f track rod end

Fail 16 Mar 2020 207,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs heavy lipped and rusty

wear to front anti roll bar links

wear to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Mar 2019 197,266 miles

front discs heavy lipped and rusty

slight wear to n/s/f track rod end

Fail 11 Mar 2019 197,265 miles

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

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

front discs heavy lipped and rusty

slight wear to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2018 185,962 miles

n/s/f shock misting of oil

slight wear to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 21 Mar 2017 175,975 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and both rear shocks light misting of oil

Fail 21 Mar 2017 175,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber perished exposing next layer (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and both rear shocks light misting of oil

Pass 22 Mar 2016 167,192 miles

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

Nearside Front shock light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 154,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2015 154,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2014 143,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2012 120,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,196 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 85,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,333 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,931 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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LV03 OAY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV03 OAY, 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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LV03 OAY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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