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KX03 XCF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

169,738 mi
Last recorded169,738 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 XCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 169,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm Shocker attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted. unable to inspect parts of the brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2024 169,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm Shocker attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted. unable to inspect parts of the brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2023 166,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 166,363 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 163,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 mm and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability antiroll bar link bolt is missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,782 miles

Exhaust outer box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 158,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust outer box corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,513 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 150,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The upper suspension arm, rear arm inner bush perished but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the upper suspension arm (front arm, inner bush) has perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The lower suspension arm, inner bush, front arm perished and slightly split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The upper suspension arm, rear arm inner bush perished but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the upper suspension arm (front arm, inner bush) has perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 150,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the upper suspension arm (rear arm, inner bush) has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the upper suspension arm (rear arm, inner bush) has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge of tyre has worn to the point its cutting into the main carcass of the tyre, at time of test no cords were visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the upper suspension arm (front arm, inner bush) has perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the upper suspension arm (front arm, inner bush) has perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,917 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Exhaust box outer covering corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 138,551 miles

Exhaust centre box outer covering corroded

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Perishing between tread blocks of N/S/R tyre

Perishing between tread blocks of O/S/R tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2017 138,551 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Exhaust centre box outer covering corroded

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Perishing between tread blocks of N/S/R tyre

Perishing between tread blocks of O/S/R tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,872 miles

slight damage o/s/f wing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,129 miles

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

all four tyres worn on extreme inner and outer edges

crack in n/s of windscreen outside swept area

Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres worn on extreme inner and outer edges

crack in n/s of windscreen outside swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,183 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

inside edge of both front tyres slightly worn

rear pads low

stone chips in front screen

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,706 miles

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

child seat o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

inside edge of both front tyres slightly worn

rear pads low

stone chips in front screen

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,672 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,873 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,839 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 26,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ON MIN MARK †ADVISE: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS

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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KX03 XCF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KX03 XCF, 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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KX03 XCF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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