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86 SB

2003 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,229 mi
Last recorded27,229 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 SB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 27,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 24,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 21,945 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 6,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,127 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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86 SB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 86 SB, 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 86 SB registered?

86 SB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is 86 SB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 SB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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