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GF53 AYW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,729 mi
Last recorded144,729 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 AYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,729 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,621 miles

rear coil springs have areas corroded

Both front brake flexi pipes are perished in areas

front anti roll bar bushes are slightly worn/perished in areas

full undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 127,681 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 127,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 112,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,696 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,957 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 85,082 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,268 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,268 miles

Front number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 68,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,400 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2007 49,400 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,308 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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GF53 AYW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GF53 AYW, 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 GF53 AYW registered?

GF53 AYW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is GF53 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 AYW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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