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AU53 NPZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,695 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges, N/S/R on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges, N/S/R on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,677 miles

n/s front tyre side wall cut but not to canvas

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,752 miles

general under body condition poor

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,220 miles

Nearside Front flexi perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front flexi perishing

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

condition of front link bushes

Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front flexi perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front flexi perishing

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

condition of front link bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,048 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,649 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyre wear on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front o/s and n/s tyre wear on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U shape anti roll bar link bush perish both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm/2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

coolant on min level

offside front washer jet not spraying water effectively onto windscreen

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 45,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U shape anti roll bar link bush perish both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm/2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

coolant on min level

offside front washer jet not spraying water effectively onto windscreen

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,759 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear roll bar collar cracked.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 24,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 23,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,197 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,350 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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AU53 NPZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AU53 NPZ, 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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AU53 NPZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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