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ML03 YAG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,685 mi
Last recorded243,685 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 YAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 243,685 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 240,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 237,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 235,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 235,086 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 230,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 223,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 223,714 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 216,482 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 216,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 208,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 197,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 197,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 184,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 175,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 166,475 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 166,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 155,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 143,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 131,754 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 131,754 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,687 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 121,687 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 85,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,081 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 65,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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ML03 YAG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML03 YAG, 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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ML03 YAG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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