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OE52 XDB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,154 mi
Last recorded139,154 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 139,154 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2025 129,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2024 115,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,304 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Undercovers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,669 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,474 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 80,474 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,893 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 58,809 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,715 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor cuts in offside front tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 22,629 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 22,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XDB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

OE52 XDB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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