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NL03 SSU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,110 mi
Last recorded143,110 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 SSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,110 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 138,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 127,026 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f brake slight fluctuation

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2016 127,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f brake slight fluctuation

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sides lower shocker bushes/pins cracked

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 114,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both sides lower shocker bushes/pins cracked

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,300 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,174 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,303 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 SSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NL03 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

NL03 SSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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