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CX53 NUK

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

297,630 mi
Last recorded297,630 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 297,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 297,630 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 295,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 288,981 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 269,782 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 258,206 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 20 May 2017 247,997 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 246,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven Nearside front less than that to nearside front (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper FRONT, suspension arm bush displaced

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 218,292 miles

Engine oil leak

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2016 218,292 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 202,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 192,162 miles

all front suspension, upper arm, inner bushes deteriorated

all shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres worn bias to the inner edges

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

damage to front bumper and o/s fog lamp insecure

damage to n/s/f wing and headlamp

engine and gearbox stained with oils in various places

n/s door mirror insecure - taped on!

noise from engine area - suspect air con compressor

o/s track rod end damper rubber worn

o/s/f shock absorber stained

o/s/r indicator faded

service indicator illuminated

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2014 192,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all front suspension, upper arm, inner bushes deteriorated

all shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres worn bias to the inner edges

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

damage to front bumper and o/s fog lamp insecure

damage to n/s/f wing and headlamp

engine and gearbox stained with oils in various places

n/s door mirror insecure - taped on!

noise from engine area - suspect air con compressor

o/s track rod end damper rubber worn

o/s/f shock absorber stained

o/s/r indicator faded

service indicator illuminated

stonechip in windscreen

strong advise - n/s windscreen wiper blade smears screen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 163,487 miles

engine and gearbox stained with engine oil

gearbox stained with geaarbox oil

n/s front upper susspension rear arm inner pin bush split by 20%

n/s wing mirror secured with electrical tape

throttle body stained with engine oil

Pass 2 Oct 2012 152,599 miles

1) tyres 235 35 18 2) n/s mirror head damaged insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 152,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

1) tyres 235 35 18 2) n/s mirror head damaged insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 147,596 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing at time of test and may require replace in near future

Car has sill covers and under floor plastic shielding so unable to fully inspect

Offside front electric window not working up or down (sounds unattatched so requires further investigation)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 147,596 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing at time of test and may require replace in near future

Car has sill covers and under floor plastic shielding so unable to fully inspect

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front electric window not working up or down (sounds unattatched so requires further investigation)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,858 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 138,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 129,919 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2009 129,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear indicators starting to emit white light

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2008 123,137 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

battery cover broken and insecure

engine oil stained

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 3 Oct 2008 123,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

air bag lamp illuminated

battery cover broken and insecure

engine oil stained

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn and corroded and pads low

rear inner sidelights inoperative

rear number plate delaminating

slight imbalance from rear brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,080 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 113,080 miles

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

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

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 NUK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NUK, 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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CX53 NUK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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