MOT Status
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249,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bot (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general underbody corrosion
parking brake has low reserve travel
undertrays fitted
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
parking brake has low reserve travel
undertrays fitted
engine cover fitted
outer sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
wheel trim fitted to each wheel
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
outer sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
wheel trim fitted to each wheel
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear slight brake
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted restricting inspection
oil level low
under covers fitted restricting inspection
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear slight brake bind
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted restricting inspection
rear brakes noisy on application
under covers fitted restricting inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight brake bind o/s/r
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre soft
o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
oil level low
sill covers fitted restricting inspection
slight brake bind o/s/r
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Recommend tracking check
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Recommend tracking check
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Front wipers slightly split and starting to smear
Full under engine and floor covers fitted restricting inspection of steering, suspension and brakes
Various brake pipes/components consealed under bonnet restricting inspection
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED/CORRODED
REAR AND MAIN BRAKE PIPES COVERED RESTRICTING INSPECTION
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL53 VBV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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