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OE52 XCV

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 153,698 miles

All front upper and lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Both number plates deteriorated

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated and cracking

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear wiper missing

Slight play in inner rack arms

Slight ticking sound from nearside front whee when rotated

Small chips in screen

Fail 3 Aug 2018 153,698 miles

All front upper and lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Both number plates deteriorated

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated and cracking

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear wiper missing

Slight play in inner rack arms

Slight ticking sound from nearside front whee when rotated

Small chips in screen

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres heavily perished and offside front beyond the limit in places and wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,153 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tred.

Wiper blades split.

Fail 16 Aug 2017 150,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tred.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,240 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 10 Aug 2016 145,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

both front wipers split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 140,822 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 140,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 137,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 137,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp on

osr tyre cracking

rear tyres different size to front

washers poorly aimed

Pass 17 Aug 2013 133,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 130,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 123,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 123,802 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 115,508 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner shoulders

rear registration plate deteriorating, but still legible

Fail 10 May 2010 115,499 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner shoulders

rear registration plate deteriorating, but still legible

Pass 28 May 2009 98,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 81,102 miles

emissions up and down

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,983 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 71,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,329 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 XCV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OE52 XCV, 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 OE52 XCV registered?

OE52 XCV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is OE52 XCV safe to buy?

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