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EF03 XPU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 139,012 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,711 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached A pillar/door jam (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine oil dipstick broken

fuel cap seal cracked

rear fog light tell tail deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached A pillar/door jam (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine oil dipstick broken

fuel cap seal cracked

rear fog light tell tail deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,554 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,080 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Fail 5 Apr 2014 106,855 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,719 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 78,640 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,374 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,374 miles

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

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

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

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 XPU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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