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NU03 VZW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,523 mi
Last recorded167,523 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 167,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 166,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 166,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 166,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 165,999 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 165,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 164,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable snapped from bracket and held with cable tie (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 158,301 miles

NSR handbrake cable hanger snapped but cable still secure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 155,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 150,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 150,010 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 147,394 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2014 144,065 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2013 141,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 138,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 133,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 127,011 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 120,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r body damage

rear reg slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,451 miles

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)

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 VZW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NU03 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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