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NU03 MDV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,825 mi
Last recorded157,825 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 MDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 150,730 miles

Nearside Front rubber bushes splitting on both top suspension arms.

Nearside Front slight play in rear bush on lower arm.

Offside Front rubber bushes splitting on both top suspension arms.

Offside Front slight play in rear bush lower arm

Offside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2015 136,365 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 136,229 miles

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

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

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 29 Jul 2014 118,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 118,686 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 31 May 2013 107,431 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 30 May 2012 93,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

under shields fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,490 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,891 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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NU03 MDV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU03 MDV, 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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NU03 MDV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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