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BG53 GFZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,965 mi
Last recorded205,965 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 205,965 miles

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 205,949 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 194,985 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension/sub-frame/inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 194,676 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension/sub-frame/inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 183,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension subframe corroded,offside rear brake slightly binding,

Pass 27 Jan 2015 172,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes perished,centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 161,816 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension/rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 161,543 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension/rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 148,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 134,777 miles

brakes tapley tested,floors covered.brake hoses rear suspension areas coroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,153 miles

brakes tapley tested only,floors and sills covered.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,769 miles

front number plate cracked

vehicle is fitted with sill covers and body panels underneath

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,185 miles

slight play found in o/s/r wheel bearing

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 GFZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

BG53 GFZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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