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AD03 XAT

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,233 mi
Last recorded179,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 179,233 miles

Back boxes support bar broken

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central and N/S back box heat shields adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower rear arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 21 Jan 2020 179,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Back boxes support bar broken

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central and N/S back box heat shields adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower rear arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 4 Dec 2018 157,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

bar between exhaust tail pipes broken

engine trays broken

metal cover under rear suspension bush on o/s front corroded

screen wash part blocked

Fail 4 Dec 2018 157,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

bar between exhaust tail pipes broken

engine trays broken

metal cover under rear suspension bush on o/s front corroded

screen wash part blocked

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working but not by more than 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

screen washers need adjusting

slight deterioration on front and rear brake hoses

Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,332 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 127,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2015 120,778 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 115,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 107,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,250 miles

REAR BRAKE'S BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,733 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,524 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged & cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,899 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

small cut in nearside rear tyre

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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AD03 XAT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD03 XAT, 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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AD03 XAT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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