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LY03 OAV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 OAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Coolant leak ()

boot cannot be opened

steering squeaks when turning steering side to side

Fail 8 Aug 2018 131,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Coolant leak ()

boot cannot be opened

steering squeaks when turning steering side to side

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,726 miles

Central exhaust has corrosion along its length

Front E/M/L light on dash

Front Oil leak ()

Front bulb out! light on dash (3rd brake light)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)

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

Rear 3rd brake light n/w

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 127,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating poss warped disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade worn/featherd (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating poss warped disc (3.7.B.3)

Central exhaust has corrosion along its length

Front E/M/L light on dash

Front Oil leak ()

Front bulb out! light on dash (3rd brake light)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)

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

Rear 3rd brake light n/w

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,179 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 121,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear outer position light not working

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,483 miles

offside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 28 May 2012 97,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 97,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 90,319 miles

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

offside rear hand brake cable return spring missing on caliper

Fail 25 May 2011 90,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear hand brake cable return spring missing on caliper

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 60,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,240 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 OAV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

LY03 OAV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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