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LV03 OBA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,877 mi
Last recorded186,877 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 186,877 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2025 186,877 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2024 185,707 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable bracket broken -cable insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2024 185,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable bracket broken -cable insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2023 183,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 183,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 181,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 181,733 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 176,204 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the inner edges , recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 170,460 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play rear anti roll bar mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 164,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 164,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,011 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,388 miles

brake hoses deteriorated

rear shocks damp

Fail 17 Nov 2017 133,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

brake hoses deteriorated

rear shocks damp

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,588 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear spring tops rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,191 miles

tyres worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,303 miles

possible diesel leak from the injector return pipes on the n/s bank

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake discs in poor condition on edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,849 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,173 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 OBA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV03 OBA, 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 LV03 OBA registered?

LV03 OBA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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