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A8 NXB

2003 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,623 mi
Last recorded91,623 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 89,294 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 89,294 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,100 miles

Oil filler cap damaged.

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

Vehicle has oil pressure fault on dashboard.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,587 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,157 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack perish

bonnet secondary safety catch sticking

front brake flexi hoses starting to crack perish

Pass 29 May 2019 77,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 75,163 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 75,163 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2018 75,156 miles

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

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

bonnet wont stay up on its own

Pass 16 May 2017 71,991 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2017 71,992 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2016 67,945 miles

front screen blades smear screen

n/s/r outer side light bulb inop

n/s/r tyre 0mm outer edge

Pass 14 May 2015 63,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 63,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 59,068 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on both front brake flexi hoses

slight cracking on both upper suspension link bushes on both front axles

Fail 14 May 2013 54,220 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on both front brake flexi hoses

slight cracking on both upper suspension link bushes on both front axles

Pass 18 May 2012 49,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear number plate delaminating.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2010 37,727 miles

Slight bind on O/S/R Brake.

Fail 10 May 2010 37,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind on O/S/R Brake.

Fail 18 May 2009 31,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 31,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,341 miles

Engine management warning light on.

O/S handbrake actuating lever not moving fully home after operation.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2007 17,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,510 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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A8 NXB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A8 NXB, 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 A8 NXB registered?

A8 NXB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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