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NL03 RHV

2003 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

261,450 mi
Last recorded261,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 261,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 256,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 239,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 239,556 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 207,049 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

sill covers fitted limited inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 172,546 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 172,546 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 161,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 161,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,793 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s front & rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 148,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s front & rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 131,656 miles

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

Oil leak

advise front flex's cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2011 131,653 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

advise front flex's cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,696 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 87,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 51,055 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 RHV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 NL03 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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