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CX53 NRO

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

143,556 mi
Last recorded143,556 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NRO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 143,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 139,817 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 139,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 134,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 126,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 126,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,945 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 119,392 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 119,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Limit of .6 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Tank leaking washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 108,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 0.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,893 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,206 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,205 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all 4 brake flexi hoses has very slight cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all 4 brake flexi hoses has very slight cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,055 miles

Slight binding from osr wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,054 miles

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

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Slight binding from osr wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,532 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door mirror glas cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,815 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,291 miles

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

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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CX53 NRO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CX53 NRO, 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 CX53 NRO registered?

CX53 NRO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CX53 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 NRO shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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