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EF03 XPN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,303 mi
Last recorded141,303 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 141,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 141,303 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 130,518 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Catch faulty but can be close after manually resetting latch (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 130,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Catch faulty but can be close after manually resetting latch (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear central locking motor faulty

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear central locking motor faulty

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,576 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,869 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 1/m limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 88,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,140 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal minimum

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 72,565 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 72,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 71,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 60,987 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 60,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2008 52,690 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 44,492 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2006 34,242 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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EF03 XPN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF03 XPN, 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 XPN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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