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NL03 YKC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,696 mi
Last recorded144,696 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 YKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,979 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,979 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2018 119,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Hub assembly has been repaired

Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Other top arm bush starting to fail

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,649 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,649 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear bush ex play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,362 miles

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

Suspantion bushes split

Fail 2 Apr 2014 97,362 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspantion bushes split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,113 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,623 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 62,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,853 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 YKC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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