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ND53 ZNM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,168 mi
Last recorded196,168 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 196,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 186,881 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 186,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 178,784 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 178,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 171,575 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 171,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 164,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 159,485 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on outer edge, not enough to see chords

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 142,180 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 130,258 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 130,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 125,083 miles

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

frunt and rear discs

o/s/f lower suspension arm has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2011 125,083 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

frunt and rear discs

o/s/f lower suspension arm has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2011 125,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs corroded + worn replacement recommended

rear discs pitted 2XS replacement recommended

Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs worn

light on dash

rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 120,296 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs worn

light on dash

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 103,598 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,309 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,928 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 ZNM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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