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NL53 DZH

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 DZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,125 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,125 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,829 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,118 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 16 Oct 2018 115,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,908 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes

worn edges on all 4 tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device corroded

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,502 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,632 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,632 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2006 24,418 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)

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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NL53 DZH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NL53 DZH, 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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NL53 DZH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 DZH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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