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NA53 ASU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,013 mi
Last recorded160,013 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 ASU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 160,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 160,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 147,206 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disk surfaces poor

Fail 15 Jan 2015 115,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disk surfaces poor

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,021 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 105,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,939 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,021 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,994 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 67,610 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,631 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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NA53 ASU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA53 ASU, 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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What year was NA53 ASU registered?

NA53 ASU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is NA53 ASU safe to buy?

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