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NL03 GZS

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,028 mi
Last recorded157,028 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 GZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 157,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2017 157,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2016 157,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bush integrated into lower suspension arm (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 145,614 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front and rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 145,611 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front and rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,145 miles

bonnet latch sticking

both front tyres uneven wear,worn on edges

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

n/s/f rack gaiter poor condition

n/s/r coil spring poor condition

rear number plate lamps and housing very poor condition

rear number plate poor condition (just acceptable)

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

Fail 21 Aug 2014 138,145 miles

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

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

bonnet latch sticking

both front tyres uneven wear,worn on edges

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

n/s/f rack gaiter poor condition

n/s/r coil spring poor condition

rear number plate lamps and housing very poor condition

rear number plate poor condition (just acceptable)

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

Pass 12 Sep 2013 132,865 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front suspension bushes poor condition

rear number plate very poor condition

slight wear to suspension bushes

wear to front drop links

Fail 12 Sep 2013 132,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

front suspension bushes poor condition

rear number plate very poor condition

slight wear to suspension bushes

wear to front drop links

Fail 9 Aug 2012 121,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all brake discs very poor condition

brake pad warming light on

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate very poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs very poor condition

brake pad warming light on

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate very poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2011 111,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres just legal.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake discs poor condition.

front tyres 2.5mm/3mm.

front/rear suspension bushes poor condition.

light body damage.

nail o/s/r tyre.

rear number plate poor condition.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres just legal.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake discs poor condition.

front tyres 2.5mm/3mm.

front/rear suspension bushes poor condition.

light body damage.

nail o/s/r tyre.

rear number plate poor condition.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,939 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

rear number plate poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

very slight play n/s/f bottom main balljoint

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,939 miles

corrosion to exhaust

rear number plate poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

very slight play n/s/f bottom main balljoint

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor condition.

rear number plate poor condition.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs poor condition.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 65,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs poor condition †front tyres worn inside edge †rear tyres worn on edges †slight suspension knocks

Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,339 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 GZS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GZS, 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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NL03 GZS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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