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MC03 LNY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,880 mi
Last recorded142,880 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 LNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 142,880 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 10 Jul 2024 142,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 141,873 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,439 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,581 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,581 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres going bald inner edge

rear brake dics starting to corrode

rear tyre going bald outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres going bald inner edge

rear brake dics starting to corrode

rear tyre going bald outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,470 miles

offside and nearside front wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,223 miles

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

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

full plastic underbody tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

plastic underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,948 miles

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

plastic underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,074 miles

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

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

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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MC03 LNY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MC03 LNY, 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 MC03 LNY registered?

MC03 LNY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is MC03 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC03 LNY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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