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GU53 NBK

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,705 mi
Last recorded12,705 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NBK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 12,705 miles

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

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

warning lights on dash

Fail 15 Nov 2017 120,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

warning lights on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 108,927 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,068 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,068 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,355 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,355 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 86,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 140,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 123,585 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 123,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 112,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 112,011 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,183 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 91,181 miles

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

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

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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GU53 NBK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 GU53 NBK, 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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GU53 NBK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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