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NL03 VGM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,373 mi
Last recorded161,373 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 VGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 161,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front rattling from suspension

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full under cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,969 miles

Central centre box casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body trays fitted unable to do full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2020 156,969 miles

Central centre box casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body trays fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2019 155,350 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 131,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,771 miles

middle section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

middle section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and offside front (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,489 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,106 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 VGM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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