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LY03 ERV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,957 mi
Last recorded142,957 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 ERV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 142,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 142,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,100 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop link bolts poor condition

front upper suspension bushes deteriorated/worn

offside and nearside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers deteriorated/weak

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

slight misfire

slight play in offside front lower front ball joint (border line pass)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2019 141,097 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop link bolts poor condition

front upper suspension bushes deteriorated/worn

offside and nearside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers deteriorated/weak

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

slight misfire

slight play in offside front lower front ball joint (border line pass)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 139,494 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,032 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 136,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,409 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 12 Apr 2016 129,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,978 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 116,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 109,232 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 100,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 84,868 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 75,446 miles

Corrosion/wear ridges present/developing front brake discs

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion/wear ridges present/developing front brake discs

Deterioration developing rear number plate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2008 66,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,850 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 55,818 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2006 40,675 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 40,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ERV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY03 ERV, 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 LY03 ERV registered?

LY03 ERV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is LY03 ERV safe to buy?

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