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NV53 RVZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,194 mi
Last recorded193,194 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 193,194 miles

tape on front wings

Pass 11 Feb 2016 175,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 175,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings front arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rear arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 164,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 164,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 156,729 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 156,729 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 156,720 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 140,269 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 140,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,614 miles

Front discs worn close to limit

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,425 miles

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

suspension bushes worn and boots split/ crack to front number plate /

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,378 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,377 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,735 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 RVZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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