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NG53 FWE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,505 mi
Last recorded166,505 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 166,505 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion visible on suspension components

Exhaust system corroded but servicible

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

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

Some general under body corrosion visible

Pass 5 Dec 2018 158,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 152,670 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 152,670 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 146,378 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 2 Dec 2016 146,378 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Nov 2015 142,622 miles

Engine oil level slightly over filled

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 12 Dec 2014 133,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 115,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,260 miles

2x lower suspension arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing/worn

n/s/r handbrake cable clip corroded , cable is not hanging down

o/s/f ,n/s/r,o/s/r -brake flexi hoses starting to crack/perish

Fail 29 Nov 2011 106,260 miles

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

2x lower suspension arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing/worn

n/s/r handbrake cable clip corroded , cable is not hanging down

o/s/f ,n/s/r,o/s/r -brake flexi hoses starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 94,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2009 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

X2 NUMBER PLATE LAMPS DIM ILLUMINATION BUT WORKING

Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

X2 NUMBER PLATE LAMPS DIM ILLUMINATION BUT WORKING

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,772 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 66,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,346 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,979 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 FWE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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