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ND53 RBO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,882 mi
Last recorded165,882 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 RBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 165,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 227,583 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.76 MM- worn close to PLY (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 226,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt deteriorated (2.3.6)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Rear centre, catch cannot be position after black button to allow sufficient room to insert into buckle (5.2.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.76 MM- worn close to PLY (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 206,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear pin/bush, banana arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear pin/bush, banana arm (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre close to ply

Fail 27 May 2016 206,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Track control arm- AS PER MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear pin/bush, banana arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear pin/bush, banana arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 183,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 166,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp lens damage

o/s/r tale light slight insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2014 165,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp lens damage

o/s/r tale light slight insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 148,645 miles

ns reverse light inop

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 135,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 106,302 miles

adv ise front brake pads low

advise front brake disc wear

Fail 22 Oct 2008 90,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,925 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,925 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RBO 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 70.6%.

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 ND53 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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