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NU53 VDJ

2003 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 80,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,838 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 78,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,619 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,692 miles

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

headlamp units deteriorated beam pattern not perfect

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,201 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,045 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,436 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,927 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 55,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,569 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges will need replacing soon

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,192 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 49,169 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,600 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)

front brake discs are in very poor condition, inner faces(STRONGLY ADVISE RENEWAL)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,866 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 24,866 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.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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NU53 VDJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU53 VDJ, 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

How do I check the history of NU53 VDJ?

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What year was NU53 VDJ registered?

NU53 VDJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is NU53 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 VDJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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