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GF53 DXJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,253 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2025 133,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,251 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under shields fitted to front and sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,591 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE GUARDS FITTED TO SIDES OF VEHICLE

Fail 6 Jan 2021 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE GUARDS FITTED TO SIDES OF VEHICLE

Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 115,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,189 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard system fitted to rear (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 105,706 miles

noise from aux belt or timing chain

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,871 miles

front anti roll bar end bushes are perished

front suspension upper arm inner bushes are split on all four arms

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,756 miles

knock in the front suspension

n/s/f inner cv boot has grease on it, possibly split

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,502 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

number plate bulbs dim (overspray)

o/s/f wheel rim damage

o/s/r tyre 2mm

small dent o/s/f door

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,646 miles

nsr light and tailgate damaged trim missing from nsr door inside car

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 DXJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GF53 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

GF53 DXJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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