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AD03 XLY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,776 mi
Last recorded195,776 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XLY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 195,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 195,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/zr17 (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 181,904 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 181,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 169,847 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 15 Aug 2015 169,845 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 161,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 161,316 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)

Brake pad wear light on, pads look ok.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 154,552 miles

centre box internal noise

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 154,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre box internal noise

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,442 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr anti roll bar inner bush deteriorating and partly displaced

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,442 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)

osr anti roll bar inner bush deteriorating and partly displaced

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,814 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

offside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,814 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

offside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,516 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,106 miles

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 24 Jun 2008 65,106 miles

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

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,420 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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AD03 XLY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLY, 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 AD03 XLY registered?

AD03 XLY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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