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NY53 FKD

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,844 mi
Last recorded184,844 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 FKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 184,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front wheel arches corroded

middle exhaust section deteriorated

noise at auxiliary belt area

Fail 15 Mar 2021 184,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front wheel arches corroded

middle exhaust section deteriorated

noise at auxiliary belt area

Pass 4 Mar 2020 176,632 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box deteriorated

noise at belt area

Fail 4 Mar 2020 176,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box deteriorated

noise at belt area

oil level on min

Pass 12 Mar 2019 164,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

exhaust system corroded.

some sections of chassis in advance stage of corrosion.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 139,087 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 110,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 103,335 miles

brtakes tested by tapley meter

plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,424 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter icy

Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,936 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 88,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 76,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,502 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,965 miles

both front tyres worn on edges to below 1.6mm.

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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NY53 FKD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY53 FKD, 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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NY53 FKD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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