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NK53 YMM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,425 mi
Last recorded173,425 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YMM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,425 miles

Offside Front wiper poor

Fail 4 Aug 2017 173,414 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

ABS light was on at start of test but has stayed off since

Offside Front wiper poor

Pass 13 May 2016 158,544 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 158,544 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 148,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 148,801 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 132,423 miles

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

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

both front tyre tread depths on 3mm and worn unevenly on inner edges

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2014 132,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre tread depths on 3mm and worn unevenly on inner edges

centre exhaust box deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 101,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 87,812 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer edge worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 87,812 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 74,087 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 74,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,329 miles

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

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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NK53 YMM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK53 YMM, 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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NK53 YMM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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