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EJ53 NLG

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

147,012 mi
Last recorded147,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 147,012 miles

Water ingress nearside rear light unit

Pass 21 Dec 2024 142,316 miles

condensation inside nearside rear light lenses

Pass 15 Jan 2024 140,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 138,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 19,882 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2018 128,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,299 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,029 miles

rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 101,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,168 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,964 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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EJ53 NLG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ53 NLG, 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 EJ53 NLG registered?

EJ53 NLG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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