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NV52 HZX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

189,334 mi
Last recorded189,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 HZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 189,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 187,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 181,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 174,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 171,529 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 171,509 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible joint blowing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable exhaust clamp catching propshaft (6.1.7 (e))

all rear suspension bush in poor condition

prop shaft bolt lose

Pass 26 Feb 2020 163,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 163,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 156,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,489 miles

Exhaust corroded mid section

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lost damping effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded upper coil (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 148,489 miles

Exhaust corroded mid section

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lost damping effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded upper coil (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,209 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 132,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 109,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,466 miles

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

brack pad light on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,063 miles

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

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

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 19 Jan 2012 98,400 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,962 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 85,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,674 miles

Nearside Wiper Blade Split - Still Clearing Screen

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,149 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 68,695 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 63,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,127 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)

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 HZX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 HZX, 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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NV52 HZX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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