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CE52 XXT

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,704 mi
Last recorded174,704 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 174,704 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 174,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 174,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside front strut damp.

nearside handbrake cable insecure.

offside and nearside front top suspension arm bushes split.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 168,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 159,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 151,222 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 151,222 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 132,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 132,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,576 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 122,576 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 111,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 105,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,641 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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CE52 XXT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE52 XXT, 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 CE52 XXT registered?

CE52 XXT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is CE52 XXT safe to buy?

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