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NL53 PKX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,389 mi
Last recorded185,389 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 185,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 176,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber bush (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front(bonding) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 23 Jul 2016 176,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber bush (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front(bonding) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,969 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 144,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 135,927 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 135,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,844 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 125,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 104,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,409 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate begining to delamanate.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NUMBER PLATES SEEM MORE GREY THAN BLACK ON THE LETTERS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,465 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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NL53 PKX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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