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NL53 VBF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,929 mi
Last recorded138,929 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 138,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti rollbar drop link rubber bush starting to deteriorated

Offside Front Lower anti rollbar drop link rubber bush starting to deteriorated

Offside Front Lower arm balljoint has very slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,346 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,844 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,837 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,488 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,488 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VBF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 VBF registered?

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

Is NL53 VBF safe to buy?

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