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CV03 XAW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,155 mi
Last recorded159,155 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 159,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 147,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 137,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2016 135,011 miles

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

center exhaust deteriorated -- not excessive

Fail 18 May 2016 135,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

center exhaust deteriorated -- not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box is corrodid

Fail 29 May 2015 132,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box is corrodid

Pass 19 May 2014 130,211 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 130,211 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 124,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 124,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 116,578 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 116,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,669 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 63,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,822 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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CV03 XAW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CV03 XAW, 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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CV03 XAW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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