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NV53 RWE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,338 mi
Last recorded238,338 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 238,338 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' offside sun visor wont stay in upright position (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front wings corroded

offside rear door step corroded but not within prescribed area

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 231,913 miles

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

offside front wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 231,524 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside front upper front (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

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

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2015 223,115 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 222,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 212,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 212,899 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 196,758 miles

n/s/f top rear ball joint very slight play

under side of engine bay and floor panels covered with plastic shields restricting view

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,112 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 63,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,058 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 RWE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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