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NG53 OKW

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,682 mi
Last recorded218,682 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 218,682 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Aug 2021 218,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Sep 2020 216,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 214,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 211,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front under tray slightly loose

Pass 6 May 2017 206,676 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 206,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 200,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 192,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

nearside rear indicator losing amber tint

plastic under body trims fitted making thorough inspection nof some testable items impossible

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 192,996 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

nearside rear indicator losing amber tint

plastic under body trims fitted making thorough inspection nof some testable items impossible

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 184,899 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearsiode front tyre wearing off inner edge 235/45/17

Fail 1 Apr 2014 184,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearsiode front tyre wearing off inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 16 Oct 2012 155,399 miles

auxillary pulley very noisey

Fail 16 Oct 2012 155,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auxillary pulley very noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2011 138,007 miles

Advise front brake disc`s sign`s of corrosion.

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

rear discs corroded pads appear worn - unable to fully check pads discs

Fail 29 Sep 2011 137,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise front brake disc`s sign`s of corrosion.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 109,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,033 miles

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

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic shielding, hindering inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,470 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 65,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise rear brake pad`s low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OKW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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