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FB53 GXJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 132,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 132,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 125,586 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak top hose to radiator has slight coolant leak. ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 125,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement has fluid leaking from the mount. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower ns arm bushes badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both os lower arm bushes badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Coolant leak top hose to radiator has slight coolant leak. ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front/rear top arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

Fail 2 Mar 2017 110,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened front drop links worn and loose (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 x front top arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam os headlight bulb inop (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working os brake light out (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened os and ns antiroll bar links worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 x rear indicator bulbs flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front/rear top arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,557 miles

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

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

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,294 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,022 miles

All tyres worn low on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,022 miles

All tyres worn low on edges

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,398 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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FB53 GXJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FB53 GXJ, 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 FB53 GXJ registered?

FB53 GXJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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