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BD53 GTU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 163,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 154,019 miles

Both front tyres 2mm on inside edges

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Engine light on

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

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2017 154,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres 2mm on inside edges

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Engine light on

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

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 142,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 142,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine mangement light on

nearside rear brake pad getting LOW

offside front flexie brake pipe deteriorating

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 134,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine mangement light on

nearside rear brake pad getting LOW

offside front flexie brake pipe deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,151 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc(s) ridged

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc(s) ridged

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,680 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Center exhaust section corroded

Engine Management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OS wiper blade torn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tailgate does not open

Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,773 miles

Engine light on

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Offside front tyre below 1mm on edges

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Fail 7 Nov 2011 108,773 miles

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

Engine light on

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Offside front tyre below 1mm on edges

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,298 miles

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

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)

off side front wiper rubber split on end

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

engine management light on

off side front wiper rubber split on end

rear seats folded down could not check seat belts properly

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,069 miles

nsr brake pads very low. front pads getting low.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,373 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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BD53 GTU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD53 GTU, 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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BD53 GTU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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