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ML53 NHG

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,403 mi
Last recorded253,403 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 253,403 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

advise oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 206,948 miles

CHIPS LOWER EDGE OF WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED AT TOP EDGE

REAR NO. PLATE FADED

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS

Fail 21 Jul 2014 206,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

CHIPS LOWER EDGE OF WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED AT TOP EDGE

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR NO. PLATE FADED

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS

Pass 24 May 2013 168,931 miles

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses split, no cords visable

both front droplink bushes split

both rear brake flexi hoses split, no cords visable

front number plate cracked

minor chips in windscreen

slight vareation on both front brake meter readings

tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Jun 2012 113,155 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 113,155 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 88,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 60,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,294 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 NHG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 ML53 NHG, 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 NHG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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