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CX03 XAE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 XAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged OSF / NSF Cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Within engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Petrol cap sealing ring perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/dished/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Several suspension bushes worn, gone soft O/S+N/S front upper/lower suspension locations

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL - front/rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged OSF / NSF Cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF / OSF bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Petrol cap sealing ring perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/dished/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Several suspension bushes worn, gone soft O/S+N/S front upper/lower suspension locations

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL - front/rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 76,064 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (Specific Fit) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front Of The Wheel Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Of Wheel Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (l))

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Of Wheel Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Of Wheel Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of Wheel Perished & Starting To De-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 70% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,017 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,149 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL WEAK IN OPERATION - LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,148 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF / NSR / OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE - NO CORDS SHOWING YET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE - NO CORDS SHOWING YET (5.2.3 (e))

Orange warning light on dash - no description available

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL WEAK IN OPERATION - LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 29,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs sligtly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs sligtly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 18,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,389 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,982 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,286 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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CX03 XAE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX03 XAE, 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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CX03 XAE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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