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NL03 ETK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,790 mi
Last recorded158,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 158,790 miles

all suspension component worn (bushes etc - no excessive freeplay)

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 140,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,106 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,105 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 102,414 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 213,240 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 199,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 199,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 185,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013
Fail 28 Jun 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 154,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 138,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,804 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 129,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 122,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 122,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 115,274 miles

front offside tyre has cut in sidewall,not through to cord.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suggest rear offside pads are changed within 500 miles.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,351 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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NL03 ETK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL03 ETK, 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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What year was NL03 ETK registered?

NL03 ETK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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