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VF03 MRV

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,209 mi
Last recorded140,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MRV
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 140,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 133,371 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 129,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 128,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 127,654 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

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

Pass 25 May 2021 126,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 125,526 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 119,673 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 119,673 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 118,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,526 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 110,476 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges, offside front tyre on 3mm

nearside lower suspension arm ball joint boot weak

nearside rear tyre on 3mm has nail in tread, offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil/coolant leak

slight play in front steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Dec 2015 110,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre bald on edges, offside front tyre on 3mm

nearside lower suspension arm ball joint boot weak

nearside rear tyre on 3mm has nail in tread, offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil/coolant leak

slight play in front steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake hoses are perished

all four upper suspension arm bushes are perished

Fail 12 Dec 2014 103,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake hoses are perished

all four upper suspension arm bushes are perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,560 miles

both front brake hoses are perished

both front upper rear arms inner bushed are perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,219 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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VF03 MRV is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF03 MRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF03 MRV registered?

VF03 MRV is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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