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ND53 BBX

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,675 mi
Last recorded158,675 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 BBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 158,675 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,352 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,628 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,660 miles

Both front wings becoming corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Caliper becoming sticky

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 116,195 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 116,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 106,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,566 miles

Front flexi brake hoses becoming worn

Front subframe becoming corroeded

Slight pitting on both front discs

Small cuts in both rear tyres near treads

Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,536 miles

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

Both rear tyres misshaping and cracking in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs heavily corroded/worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,186 miles

all four tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 92,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 92,408 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,423 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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ND53 BBX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ND53 BBX, 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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ND53 BBX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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