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MW03 BYV

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,575 mi
Last recorded170,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 BYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 170,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

cover sills and floor covers

oil leaks engine area

Fail 16 Jun 2022 170,575 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

cover sills and floor covers

oil leaks engine area

Pass 28 Jun 2021 162,465 miles

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

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

slight exhaust leak

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2021 162,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

slight exhaust leak

small chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2021 162,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced aim to low (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top rear arm to hub excessivly worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

cover sills and floor covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2020 156,699 miles

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 May 2020 156,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

slight exhaust leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,690 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp reduced output (suspect bulb )

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,673 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke test abandoned (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp reduced output (suspect bulb )

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 114,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2017 114,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,497 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre nearing limit

o/s/f and n/s/f drop link bushes worn

outer skin of silencer corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all brake brake discs have corrosion

both front drop link bushes worn

cover sills fitted

exhaust clamps corroded through

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,753 miles

all brake discs corroded

centre exhaust clamps corroded

cover sills fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f drop link bushes worn

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded

both rear flexi ferrules corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 92,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,211 miles

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered over

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,926 miles

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)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,757 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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MW03 BYV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MW03 BYV, 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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MW03 BYV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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