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BG53 GFO

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,861 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,966 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

child seta fitted seat belt not tested.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 89,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,236 miles

child seats in rear = belts not checked / n/s/f tyre split/cut on outer wall / n/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,232 miles

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

child seats in rear = belts not checked / n/s/f tyre split/cut on outer wall / n/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,908 miles

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

Offside front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,658 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 67,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

N/S/R tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,473 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 50,462 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,734 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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BG53 GFO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFO, 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 GFO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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