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LW03 VWU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

252,647 mi
Last recorded252,647 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 252,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 239,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 228,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 222,100 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 208,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 202,958 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 202,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 201,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 199,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 197,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 194,339 miles

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

Front both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 191,283 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 191,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 186,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 183,323 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres 3mm

both track rod ends rubber mount slight deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 183,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres 3mm

both track rod ends rubber mount slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 179,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 174,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 170,325 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 166,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 162,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 146,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 136,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 104,674 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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LW03 VWU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LW03 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 VWU registered?

LW03 VWU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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