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DE03 XHR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,842 mi
Last recorded179,842 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XHR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 179,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 176,422 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 176,422 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 162,853 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 140,220 miles

ALL tyres worn on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x ()

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

nearside front headlight dim,possable bulb in wrong

Fail 22 Sep 2016 140,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

ALL tyres worn on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x ()

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

nearside front headlight dim,possable bulb in wrong

Pass 20 Aug 2015 134,670 miles

child seat fitted

under-guard fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 134,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

child seat fitted

under-guard fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,071 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,485 miles

4 x brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,485 miles

4 x brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s and n/s front wipers starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,903 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,227 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 45,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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DE03 XHR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE03 XHR, 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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DE03 XHR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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