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EJ53 NLK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 163,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 151,916 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 151,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 140,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,890 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,274 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,486 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,337 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,604 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Recommend geometry check

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

smoke from exhaust only just made limits for this car, advise additive added to fuel system

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,511 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,241 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 44,241 miles

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

exhaust starting to become corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front ntyres feathering on edges and becoming low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,945 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

n/s/r tyre feathering badly on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre has large screw in

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NLK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

EJ53 NLK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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