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GV03 XHD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,069 mi
Last recorded192,069 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 XHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 192,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 192,049 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 181,576 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 169,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 160,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 156,447 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 156,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 147,883 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 147,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 139,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 125,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 110,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,621 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 100,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 91,449 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 91,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,174 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

large undertrays fitted - unable to fully test all items

Pass 15 May 2006 60,595 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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GV03 XHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV03 XHD, 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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GV03 XHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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