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EF03 XBV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,609 miles

Front wing damage.

Manufacture under covering not allowing inspection.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip under coating.

Fail 2 Jul 2025 107,605 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wing damage.

Manufacture under covering not allowing inspection.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip under coating.

Pass 21 May 2024 104,735 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover fitted under car

Fail 8 May 2024 104,730 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover fitted under car

Pass 30 Mar 2021 102,127 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,789 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 96,789 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 90,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,339 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 85,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,455 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,266 miles

rear tyres wearing low, and wearing on inside edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,931 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON THR INSIDE EDGES.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 71,931 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON THR INSIDE EDGES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 56,806 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,546 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres worn on inner edged

Pass 7 Jun 2008 36,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,046 miles

both front wiper blades just passable at time of test

nearside front tyre outer wall slight side wall damage

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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EF03 XBV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF03 XBV, 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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EF03 XBV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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