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NA53 YTH

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 YTH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 79,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,158 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 75,158 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,133 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,193 miles

Headlight beam images poor

Heat shield loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,997 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s headlight beam image poor

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,897 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlight beam image poor

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,437 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 60,437 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded horizontal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 53,694 miles

o/s washers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,845 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,247 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,406 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,188 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner brake pads look well worn

both rear brakes binding slight

front brake imballance 20%

off side rear tyre 2-5-3mm and cracking in tread

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 YTH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YTH, 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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NA53 YTH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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