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MH03 XCB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

224,539 mi
Last recorded224,539 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XCB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 224,539 miles

front suspension arms lower rears bushes play

upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Pass 28 Jul 2016 193,557 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 193,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 24 May 2016 187,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 169,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust weak

Fail 21 May 2015 169,613 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 157,452 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 157,393 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 146,549 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded through.

Grease around nearside front outer CV joint boot, but no leak visible.

Nearside front forward lower suspension arm outer joint boot starting to come loose

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has some damage.

Nearside rear brake hose looks slightly damp as if fluid has leaked through or over it. No leak at time of test but suggest union and pipe ckecked with wheel off.

Rear number plate loose one side.

Some imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 135,037 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 135,037 miles

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

both rear flexi hoses starting to crack..perish..

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot adrift

Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,001 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSH WORN TO LIMIT BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST.

front brake hoses starting to crack.

off side front tyre and near side front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

off side rear tyre worn near to limit in centre of tread.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 117,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSH WORN TO LIMIT BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST.

front brake hoses starting to crack.

off side front tyre and near side front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

off side rear tyre worn near to limit in centre of tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,668 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 94,656 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 16 May 2007 71,331 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 70,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,014 miles

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

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

brake wear lamp on

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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MH03 XCB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MH03 XCB, 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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MH03 XCB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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