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BG53 GDY

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,839 mi
Last recorded162,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 162,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 155,841 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 155,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 137,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 137,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,611 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 126,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,065 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

near side front c/v/jiont slight nose

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

near side front c/v/jiont slight nose

Pass 18 Oct 2013 108,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,276 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,206 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,170 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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 GDY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GDY, 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 GDY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is BG53 GDY safe to buy?

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