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LY03 BYV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

223,010 mi
Last recorded223,010 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 223,010 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 216,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 198,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 190,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 182,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 178,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 173,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 167,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 161,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 152,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 143,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 135,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,984 miles

Gearbox Subframe cracked

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 111,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

slight discolouration of rear registration plate

Fail 10 Apr 2007 88,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

slight discolouration of rear registration plate

Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,626 miles

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

cut in the offside front tyre outer wall

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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LY03 BYV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY03 BYV, 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 LY03 BYV registered?

LY03 BYV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LY03 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 BYV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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