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NG53 BNV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

228,921 mi
Last recorded228,921 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 228,921 miles

Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Duck tape on drivers door to hide corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 222,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 222,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 215,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 215,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 207,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 189,955 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 182,166 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 173,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 154,442 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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 144,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 137,109 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 137,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 130,732 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 124,021 miles

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

windscreen marked slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,021 miles

windscreen marked slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 116,546 miles

WINDSCREEN MARKED SLIGHTLY BY WIPER

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 99,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,164 miles

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)

ns washer poor

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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NG53 BNV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NG53 BNV, 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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NG53 BNV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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