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MA53 NKF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,402 mi
Last recorded161,402 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NKF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 161,402 miles

brake fluid /pad warning light stays on

windscreen cracked [not in drivers view]

Pass 18 Dec 2015 151,822 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre [not down to cords]

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,781 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 129,534 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 129,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,667 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

wiper blades splitting

Fail 12 Dec 2011 116,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake pad warning light on

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,854 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 86,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,747 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges of tread

possible front brake pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2008 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible front brake pads low

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,984 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2006 39,052 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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MA53 NKF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA53 NKF, 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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MA53 NKF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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