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NG52 ZSO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,867 mi
Last recorded156,867 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 ZSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 156,867 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper missing

Fail 7 Aug 2019 156,867 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper missing

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,002 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 102,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 152,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. no image given bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front slight knocking noise from drive shaft as pulling off

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot not opening from outside

Pass 29 Jul 2017 150,580 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 150,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 145,740 miles

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 27 Jul 2016 145,740 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,153 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 2 Jul 2013 119,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 119,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 109,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 96,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,438 miles

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

rear washer inop

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,438 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats (s) rear

damaged repaired

Fail 21 Mar 2009 71,114 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats (s) rear

damaged repaired

Pass 9 May 2008 90,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 80,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,531 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 77,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,536 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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NG52 ZSO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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