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NV03 ZCA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 107,586 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,473 miles

Coolant on Minimum Mark

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Sub Frame Slightly Corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged + Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Corroded (Rear)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S Indicator flashes Before O/S (4.4.3 (b))

Coolant on Minimum Mark

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Sub Frame Slightly Corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged + Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Corroded (Rear)

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,903 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 63,597 miles

ESP lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,738 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 54,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 49,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,749 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front wiper blade splitting but still clearing screen

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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NV03 ZCA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NV03 ZCA, 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 NV03 ZCA registered?

NV03 ZCA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for NV03 ZCA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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