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NV53 RXZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,704 mi
Last recorded168,704 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 168,704 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 163,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff , rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears , outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 163,930 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f , lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff , rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears , outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 157,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 157,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 149,645 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles rear lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 143,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,526 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 133,526 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 117,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 117,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 106,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,143 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,506 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 90,506 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,697 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,351 miles

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)

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

exhaust corroded

osf/nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

rear brake discs signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,633 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,447 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 25,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RXZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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