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LS03 XBC

2003 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,419 mi
Last recorded144,419 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 144,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 134,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 134,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 126,612 miles

-left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right front antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

left/right front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

left/right rear brake flexi hoses slight cracking

rear numberplate deteriorated

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 120,892 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

front antiroll bar link bushes worn

front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

left rear shock damp

rear number plate deteriorated

right rear brake flexi hose slight cracking

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 114,865 miles

left rear shock absorber damp

right front brake flexi hose slight cracking

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 104,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Fail 5 May 2015 104,585 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2014 95,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 95,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 85,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 85,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 76,830 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 76,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 68,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 60,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,904 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,259 miles

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

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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LS03 XBC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LS03 XBC, 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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LS03 XBC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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