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OE52 XSL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,874 mi
Last recorded172,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 172,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 158,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 158,589 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 141,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 134,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 124,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,652 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 106,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,581 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 90,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,675 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 59,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 59,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,138 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 XSL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

OE52 XSL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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