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BT53 GZO

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,108 mi
Last recorded198,108 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GZO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 198,108 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Upper wishbone inner bushes parting

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

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

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 198,108 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Upper wishbone inner bushes parting

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 175,732 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 141,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

both front tyres worn inner edges

brake fluid low

Fail 6 May 2014 141,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

both front tyres worn inner edges

brake fluid low

Pass 28 May 2013 124,919 miles

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

slight wall damage offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2013 124,919 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

slight wall damage offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 104,936 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 12 May 2012 102,947 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 16 May 2011 77,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,242 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,974 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,300 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 55,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,666 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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BT53 GZO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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