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NL53 PLZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,966 mi
Last recorded133,966 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 133,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,890 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,328 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,482 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 40,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PLZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLZ, 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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What year was NL53 PLZ registered?

NL53 PLZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is NL53 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 PLZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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