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BG53 GDX

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,361 mi
Last recorded187,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 187,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 179,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 179,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 169,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 158,489 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 158,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 151,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 151,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 137,757 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 137,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 127,766 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 127,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 124,660 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,763 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,428 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low and unevenly around the inner edges of the tread - the near side is down to the legal limit in places.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,651 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 76,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,759 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 67,732 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BG53 GDX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG53 GDX, 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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BG53 GDX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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