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LY03 KBJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,372 mi
Last recorded155,372 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 155,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 149,236 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 149,175 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,466 miles

oil level light on

Pass 8 Jul 2019 137,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 119,002 miles

Both rear tyre's wearing uneven on tread.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four front and rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust in centre (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle has been standing front and rear disc's corroded.

Fail 5 May 2018 118,996 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play joint facing down (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyre's wearing uneven on tread.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four front and rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust in centre (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle has been standing front and rear disc's corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,796 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 105,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 105,150 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,083 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,513 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,271 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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LY03 KBJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LY03 KBJ, 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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LY03 KBJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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