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NG53 FWC

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,450 mi
Last recorded71,450 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,429 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,136 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm inner bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 49,451 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 42,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Under trays fitted which is not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 34,628 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Under trays fitted which is not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 27,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,257 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored

Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,890 miles

Front brake discs scored

Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,068 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,565 miles

front brake discs coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 6,797 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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NG53 FWC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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