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FN53 NZA

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,654 mi
Last recorded184,654 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 184,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 177,278 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 177,276 miles

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

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 168,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 155,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 155,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both side rear brake discs corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2011 144,674 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both side rear brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2010 133,864 miles

both side front flexible brake pipes cracking/off side rear flexible brake pipe cracking/near side rear tyre worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 133,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both side front flexible brake pipes cracking/off side rear flexible brake pipe cracking/near side rear tyre worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 123,390 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 113,948 miles

off side front tyre wearing low/both sides front discs wearing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 113,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre wearing low/both sides front discs wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,783 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 99,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,928 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR NUMBERPLATES STARTING TO FADE

MIDDLE SILENCER CORRODING BUT NOT BLOWING

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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FN53 NZA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN53 NZA, 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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FN53 NZA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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