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FG53 NZM

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,048 mi
Last recorded196,048 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 196,048 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 196,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 192,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly damaged on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 20 Sep 2017 192,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly damaged on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 5 Jul 2016 191,188 miles

oil leak

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 191,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides and perished (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

steering angle sensor light on

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 186,655 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 186,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 17 May 2014 182,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2014 182,051 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 173,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 173,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 165,072 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 165,072 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine MIL on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 153,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 153,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 139,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 104,578 miles

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 23 Oct 2006 86,351 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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FG53 NZM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG53 NZM, 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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FG53 NZM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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