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OU03 GZY

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

190,786 mi
Last recorded190,786 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 GZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 190,786 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody corroded sill and engine covers applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 190,780 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody corroded sill and engine covers applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 189,830 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2024 189,764 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2023 183,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2023 183,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2022 169,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody and under engine

Fail 3 Nov 2022 169,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 165,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine has oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2021 165,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine has oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 162,000 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 May 2019 151,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 142,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 142,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 133,893 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,627 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 115,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,853 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,853 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,034 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,081 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 89,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,200 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,883 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,710 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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OU03 GZY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OU03 GZY, 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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OU03 GZY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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