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NL03 XTY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,839 mi
Last recorded151,839 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 151,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 151,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 146,030 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 145,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 139,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 134,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 134,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 125,049 miles

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

Front both wing panel slight corrosion

Oil leak very heavy ()

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 125,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside split (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front both wing panel slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak very heavy ()

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 114,362 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall small split, and tread cracking

oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2016 114,362 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall small split, and tread cracking

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2015 109,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 104,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,934 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 99,764 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2012 99,764 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,263 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,833 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 XTY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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