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MW03 XZK

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,001 mi
Last recorded155,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XZK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 155,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 155,000 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2019 153,760 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 153,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 153,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,799 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just legal on inner edges borderline

Fail 9 Apr 2018 149,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just legal on inner edges borderline

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,190 miles

condition of rear brake discs

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,321 miles

both front tyres 2mm

condition n/s/r tyre wall

corrosion on rear suspension and axle

damage to rubber brake hose o/s/f

oil leak

wear and corrosion both front brake disc's

Fail 8 Apr 2015 133,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2mm

condition n/s/f up right anti roll bar link rubbers

condition n/s/r tyre wall

corrosion on rear suspension and axle

damage to rubber brake hose o/s/f

oil leak

wear and corrosion both front brake disc's

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,554 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres 2mm

condition both front up right anti roll bar links BORDERLINE

condition of all front wishbone/suspension arm bushs

corrosion on rear suspension arms and anti roll bar

damage to o/s/f brake hose BORDERLINE

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,930 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2013 121,859 miles

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,364 miles

o/s & n/s/r shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,335 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s/r shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,313 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 80,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 63,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 63,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 47,190 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 47,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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MW03 XZK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW03 XZK, 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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What year was MW03 XZK registered?

MW03 XZK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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