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MT03 OTV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 OTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 170,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 159,674 miles

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

small chips to windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2025 159,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

small chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2023 155,559 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 151,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 147,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 141,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,854 miles

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

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2018 132,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2016 126,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,634 miles

Rear discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2015 120,634 miles

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,642 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs ridged

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,299 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily worn.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs heavily worn.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,790 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,562 miles

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

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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MT03 OTV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT03 OTV, 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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What year was MT03 OTV registered?

MT03 OTV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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