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OE52 XVL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,423 mi
Last recorded170,423 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 170,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 165,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 159,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 154,450 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 154,440 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 146,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 146,147 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,545 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wipers are noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2011 118,594 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,395 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 89,395 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,512 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,377 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 XVL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

OE52 XVL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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