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GU53 NBX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

265,754 mi
Last recorded265,754 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 265,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 265,727 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 265,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 265,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 260,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 255,747 miles

man light on o/s/track rod end slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2023 249,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 236,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 221,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 211,790 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front upper and lower, rear most suspension arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 211,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front upper and lower, rear most suspension arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 197,532 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 197,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 183,485 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 183,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low/inner edge

Under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 172,472 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Rear most lower ball joint boot heavily perished/splitting

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 15 Sep 2015 160,671 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

unable to see rear coil springs fully

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,050 miles

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bort outer sills and under wheel arches covered

slight rust on both rear discs

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,942 miles

front brake discs worn

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,726 miles

slight split on o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,255 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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GU53 NBX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU53 NBX, 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 GU53 NBX registered?

GU53 NBX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 NBX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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