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NV53 DUA

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

219,001 mi
Last recorded219,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 219,001 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns front top suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nsf tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 219,001 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns front top suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nsf tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 200,008 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Fail 29 Oct 2022 200,008 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 184,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 177,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 172,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 172,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 163,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 152,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 137,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 130,405 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 130,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,461 miles

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

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

Front 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 17 Nov 2011 109,509 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,701 miles

Rear anti-rollbar retaining collars split

Right hand rear indicator going white

Wipers noisy operation. Wiper arms corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 48,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DUA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NV53 DUA, 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 NV53 DUA registered?

NV53 DUA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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