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FV53 NXR

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

251,638 mi
Last recorded251,638 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 251,638 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 236,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2016 236,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 216,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around nearside front shocker

slight perishing to front suspension arm bushes

slight wear offside rear tyre

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jan 2015 216,400 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pads worn low

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around nearside front shocker

slight binding offside rear brake

slight perishing to front suspension arm bushes

slight wear offside rear tyre

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 198,492 miles

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

both no plates delaminating

front brake pads wearing

slight rusting to exhaust system

slight wear to front brake discs

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 183,683 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

both front tyres close to limits

both no plates delaminating

both rear tyres wearing

stonechips front screen

wipers slight smearing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 183,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

both front tyres close to limits

both no plates delaminating

both rear tyres wearing

stonechips front screen

wipers slight smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 164,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

slight wear to front brake discs

stonechips front screen

Pass 27 Jan 2011 145,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges

damage to front bumper and undertray

offside rear tyre worn to limit

slight wear to all brake discs

stonechips front screen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 127,386 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,246 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV53 NXR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV53 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 NXR registered?

FV53 NXR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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