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FL53 GZY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,882 mi
Last recorded208,882 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 208,882 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 204,865 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covered

Pass 18 May 2023 198,490 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Apr 2022 190,278 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 181,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES D BUDHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 181,098 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES D BUDHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 175,185 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 166,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 164,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 156,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 139,728 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,975 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 121,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,513 miles

both front x2 wiperblades worn..

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 29 Sep 2010 60,914 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,202 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,490 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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FL53 GZY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL53 GZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 GZY registered?

FL53 GZY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FL53 GZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 GZY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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