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ML53 NEN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,976 mi
Last recorded158,976 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 158,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

full length undertray prevents full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2020 158,969 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

full length undertray prevents full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2019 148,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,876 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Welding repairs under sealed - unable to fully inspect

small stone chip in zone B of windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2018 142,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

small chip in screen at nearside

Pass 30 May 2017 135,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 May 2017 135,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through outer casing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through outer casing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 May 2016 128,270 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 May 2016 128,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 118,915 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 113,763 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,186 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 20 Apr 2012 109,186 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,148 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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ML53 NEN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML53 NEN, 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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ML53 NEN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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