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NT53 DKX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 113,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 113,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened worn slightly but not dangerous (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly warn but within legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2013 88,589 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,726 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,666 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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NT53 DKX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NT53 DKX, 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 NT53 DKX registered?

NT53 DKX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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