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NG52 XSN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,393 mi
Last recorded158,393 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 158,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,960 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 144,956 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 134,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch inscure

under tray inscure

Pass 12 May 2014 128,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 30 Apr 2014 127,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,982 miles

2 wiper blades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 9 Apr 2013 117,917 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

2 wiper blades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,186 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,184 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,837 miles

N/S NUMBER P[LATE LAMP IS WORKING BUT FULL OF CORROSION AND DIRT-WORKING AT TIME OF TEST

O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT FULL OF CORROSION AND DIRT -WORKING OK AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R SEATBELT NOT FULLY CHECKED AS A CHILD SEAT IS FITTED

Pass 23 Jan 2010 78,837 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jan 2009 67,118 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,118 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/R TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,753 miles

Front 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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NG52 XSN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NG52 XSN, 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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NG52 XSN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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