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FG53 NZX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,615 mi
Last recorded214,615 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 214,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 206,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 201,775 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 201,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 194,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 191,650 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 183,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 183,648 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 172,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 166,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 152,852 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on.

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorating.

brake warning light on dash insert.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 152,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on.

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorating.

brake warning light on dash insert.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 135,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate is cracked around it's fixings

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,365 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,117 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 86,454 miles

Nail in offside 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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FG53 NZX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FG53 NZX, 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 FG53 NZX registered?

FG53 NZX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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