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NV52 HZB

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,210 mi
Last recorded177,210 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 HZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 177,210 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 172,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 172,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 167,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 164,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 159,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2017 159,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2015 152,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 152,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner face 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 140,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 140,003 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 127,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,716 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,091 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,483 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,483 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,696 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2006 50,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NV52 HZB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NV52 HZB, 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 NV52 HZB registered?

NV52 HZB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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