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NA53 UNV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,750 mi
Last recorded213,750 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 213,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror cover insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

all rear suspension bushes worn and starting to perish

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2018 213,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lens damaged and sharp edges (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside door mirror cover insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

all rear suspension bushes worn and starting to perish

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2016 206,077 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 206,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 182,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 167,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 167,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 152,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 138,780 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 126,276 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 120,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 110,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 97,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,107 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 UNV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA53 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

NA53 UNV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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