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LY03 OBA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 120,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 115,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 96,618 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,210 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault nsr sensor (1.7 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 81,034 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 80,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 74,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 74,668 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,707 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 24,569 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 OBA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

LY03 OBA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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