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NG03 SMV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,630 mi
Last recorded210,630 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 210,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 193,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 181,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 167,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 152,759 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 152,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 147,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brakes are imbalanced and may require servicing or repair.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 147,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brakes are imbalanced and may require servicing or repair.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,355 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 126,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,042 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

FRONT BRAKE PADS REQUIRE ATTENTION

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,580 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 94,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 80,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 64,715 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 48,240 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 48,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 35,381 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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NG03 SMV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NG03 SMV, 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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What year was NG03 SMV registered?

NG03 SMV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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