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NG53 BPE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

195,351 mi
Last recorded195,351 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 195,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 177,734 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2015 177,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front numberplate has slight damage but can still be read

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

O/S/F indicator fading white

Fail 3 Jun 2015 176,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 170,345 miles

rear discs corroded

water in offside head lamp

Fail 3 Jul 2014 170,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear discs corroded

water in offside head lamp

Pass 11 Jul 2013 166,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2013 165,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 160,677 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 160,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 145,808 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 145,480 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 132,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 132,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,334 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BPE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NG53 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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