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NV53 DTY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,216 mi
Last recorded222,216 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 222,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 222,216 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 217,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 217,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 213,208 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 213,208 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 204,603 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 204,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 192,548 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 192,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 183,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 175,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 165,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 165,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 148,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 134,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,383 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 100,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 100,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,982 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NV53 DTY 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 63.6%.

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 NV53 DTY, 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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NV53 DTY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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