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EG03 XTW

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,172 mi
Last recorded151,172 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 151,172 miles

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes split.

both rear shock casings broken up.

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,365 miles

front bumper support rusty

n/s/r tyre slight tread lifting

Fail 25 Feb 2017 139,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slight tread lifting

front bumper support rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,114 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 131,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 118,641 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 118,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,999 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 99,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2013 99,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,788 miles

ALL 4 TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES & CLOSE TO CORD.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

ALL 4 TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES & CLOSE TO CORD.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,305 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,205 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 62,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,066 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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EG03 XTW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EG03 XTW, 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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EG03 XTW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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