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NL53 DZF

2003 Audi Allroad

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,603 mi
Last recorded176,603 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi Allroad106,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 DZF
MakeAudi
ModelAllroad
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 176,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 174,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber monting bush in arm. (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 174,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber monting bush in arm. (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 168,105 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2017 160,715 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake only just met requirements (16%)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 147,120 miles

Oil leak ()

front sub-frame corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 147,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,184 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 137,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 137,091 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,473 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,296 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 121,296 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,904 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 102,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,836 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 90,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 76,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,651 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Allroad?

Based on 68,391 MOT tests across 4,513 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
8,894
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,168
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,380
position lamp(s) not working 783
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 766
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 756
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NL53 DZF is a 2003 Audi Allroad in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi Allroad models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 106,466 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 Allroad fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL53 DZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Allroad typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi Allroad is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL53 DZF is a 2003 Audi Allroad, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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