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MA53 NKL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,046 mi
Last recorded168,046 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 153,900 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 153,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 141,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,851 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer edge/outer sidewalls damaged/no cords visible.

nearside dip beam pattern slightly poor/lens misted inside.

rear tyres are of a different size to fronts.

slight play in offside track rod end rubber bonded section.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 130,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer edge/outer sidewalls damaged/no cords visible.

nearside dip beam pattern slightly poor/lens misted inside.

rear tyres are of a different size to fronts.

slight play in offside track rod end rubber bonded section.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all 4 brake discs have wear lip/some corroded areas.

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged,no cords or bulges showing.

front lower grille missing and both front undertrays badly damaged.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs have wear lip/some corroded areas.

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged,no cords or bulges showing.

front lower grille missing and both front undertrays badly damaged.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 101,966 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,009 miles

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,503 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 NKL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA53 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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