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NU53 VDM

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,614 mi
Last recorded187,614 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,704 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 170,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 155,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 147,032 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 147,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 138,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 130,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 123,150 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 122,012 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 111,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,267 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 105,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,240 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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NU53 VDM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VDM, 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 NU53 VDM registered?

NU53 VDM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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