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BG53 GEK

2003 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GEK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,347 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 102,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust heat shields loose but unlikely to detach

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 102,313 miles

undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields loose but unlikely to detach

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,087 miles

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

exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,971 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,971 miles

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,657 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,158 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,325 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 40,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GEK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GEK, 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 BG53 GEK registered?

BG53 GEK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BG53 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 GEK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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