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MJ03 RYD

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,386 mi
Last recorded164,386 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 RYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 164,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F headlight bracket broken and headlamp slightly insecure

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front lower (5.3.2 (c))

unable to gain access to boot

Pass 14 Aug 2025 151,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower both sides front lower shocker bushes perished

Nearside Front head lamp bracket broke and slightly insecure

Rear both sides rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2025 151,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower both sides front lower shocker bushes perished

Nearside Front head lamp bracket broke and slightly insecure

Rear both sides rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2023 147,486 miles

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

both front lower shocker bushes corroded and worn

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine oil leaks

front and rear n/s exhaust heat shields insecure

general surface corrosion to rear chassis area

n/s front, front upper ball joint has movement

n/s front, lower rear ball joint has slight movement

rear differential oil leaks

tyre size - 235/45/17

undertrays insecure and damaged

wiper blades worn

Fail 14 Apr 2023 147,486 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower shocker bushes corroded and worn

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine oil leaks

front and rear n/s exhaust heat shields insecure

general surface corrosion to rear chassis area

n/s front, front upper ball joint has movement

n/s front, lower rear ball joint has slight movement

rear differential oil leaks

tyre size - 235/45/17

undertrays insecure and damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Feb 2022 142,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 142,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,215 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged N/O/F (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 81,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight missfire at idle

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 44,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 31,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

coolant level on minimum

Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,903 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

coolant level on minimum

Pass 3 May 2006 21,984 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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MJ03 RYD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MJ03 RYD, 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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MJ03 RYD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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