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NX53 LTU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 99,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,750 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 96,750 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 94,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 94,693 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,081 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,450 miles

both front top suspension arms bushes bonding /split

Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,450 miles

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

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

both front top suspension arms bushes bonding /split

front brake discs corroded /worn inner faces

offside headlight beam image is weak/scattered

Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,303 miles

front brake discs are corroded & worn

front brakes have imbalance / run out

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,299 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded & worn

front brakes have imbalance / run out

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,222 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 53,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,751 miles

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

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

Offside 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 24 Aug 2010 46,169 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,619 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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NX53 LTU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NX53 LTU, 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 NX53 LTU registered?

NX53 LTU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is NX53 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX53 LTU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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