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ML53 NHC

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 135,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,285 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 124,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,773 miles

(advise) engine breather pipe under plastic rocker cover split and leaking air /oil

(advise) fuel pressure regulator vac pip to throttle boby torn at bottom and disconected leaking air

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,773 miles

(advise) engine breather pipe under plastic rocker cover split and leaking air /oil

(advise) fuel pressure regulator vac pip to throttle boby torn at bottom and disconected leaking air

Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,212 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc worn, pitted or scored.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,263 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,670 miles

front brake discs worn front wiper blades split nsf tyre worn close to limit rear no plate worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,659 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,885 miles

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

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

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 NHC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ML53 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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