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466 ELF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,246 mi
Last recorded66,246 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration466 ELF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,246 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 66,240 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 49,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front strut control arm bush loose / hanging out. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear strut control arm bush loose / hanging out. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ns starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyre pressures low

Fail 17 Sep 2019 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os inner bush become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ns starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyre pressures low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front c-link perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush C link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush c link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush C link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush c link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

O/S & N/S rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have some cracking/perishing to tread area

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,676 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,400 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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466 ELF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 466 ELF, 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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466 ELF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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