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NA53 CGF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,153 mi
Last recorded211,153 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 CGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 211,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 211,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 206,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 206,654 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2017 206,651 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 197,918 miles

225/40R18 Front 225/45R18 Rear

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R Wheel has slight bind

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 197,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

225/40R18 Front 225/45R18 Rear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R Wheel has slight bind

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 175,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 175,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 163,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 152,602 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 152,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 147,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 142,177 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 142,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 125,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,563 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 68,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(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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NA53 CGF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

NA53 CGF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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