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NG53 UWP

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

215,869 mi
Last recorded215,869 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 UWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 215,869 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both / d-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 200,969 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear end corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 196,952 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 196,952 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 190,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 185,958 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 183,770 miles

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 18 Apr 2018 183,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 180,040 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 180,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 176,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 168,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 159,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 150,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 141,372 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,193 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 119,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,875 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,698 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 UWP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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