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NV53 DVA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 156,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 153,854 miles

Corrosion to front subframe.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 149,578 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 149,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 139,329 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 139,329 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 121,308 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 115,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,186 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 99,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,285 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 80,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,658 miles

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 DVA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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