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NC03 ECD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

273,056 mi
Last recorded273,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 ECD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 273,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 272,940 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 262,649 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 261,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 241,496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 241,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 212,968 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 212,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 191,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to split.front discs worn but not weakened.rear discs corroded but not weakened,

Pass 26 Jul 2010 168,822 miles

rear discs slightly pitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 168,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear discs slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 141,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 140,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 115,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,973 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 64,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NC03 ECD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NC03 ECD, 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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NC03 ECD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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