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OE52 XBU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,393 mi
Last recorded180,393 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 180,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 180,207 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 175,460 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 175,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,816 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 164,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 17 Nov 2016 159,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

both front wiperblades deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,033 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 152,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished

both front wheels woren on inner rims

offside rear tyre woren on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,149 miles

Both front wheels woren on inner rims

Exhaust flexie leaking

Gear linkage loose

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 126,084 miles

Gear linkage loose

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

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

Nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,451 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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OE52 XBU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE52 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 XBU registered?

OE52 XBU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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