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LY03 YDA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

259,303 mi
Last recorded259,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 259,303 miles

Rear shocks seem uneven bounce

Fail 5 Jul 2023 259,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shocks seem uneven bounce

Pass 21 Jul 2022 246,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release plyers used

Pass 20 Jul 2021 236,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre been run flat

Nearside Rear tyre been run flat

Fail 9 Jul 2021 236,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre been run flat

Nearside Rear tyre been run flat

Pass 28 May 2019 228,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 228,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 201,852 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 201,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 169,396 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 169,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 144,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 123,404 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 123,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,215 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,555 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,244 miles

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,719 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 YDA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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