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BT53 GZN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,173 mi
Last recorded50,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,173 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 50,173 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 49,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / rear seal (propshaft end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 49,499 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / rear seal (propshaft end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / rear seal (propshaft end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear oil main seal (propshaft end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 48,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear oil main seal (propshaft end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Rear Brake Discs Worn but not excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear oil main seal (propshaft end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,237 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 44,237 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,662 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 43,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 42,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 39,741 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,730 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,922 miles

Front wipers smeary

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 35,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wipers smeary

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,378 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edegs

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,530 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars.

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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BT53 GZN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT53 GZN, 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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BT53 GZN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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