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GF53 DZE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

202,613 mi
Last recorded202,613 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 202,613 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 202,578 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

e m l on

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 186,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both arm inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both upper arm inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 186,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both arm inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both upper arm inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 175,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 175,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 166,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2015 166,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

all 4 brake discs in poor conition

Pass 15 Sep 2014 156,357 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 156,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2013 143,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 128,718 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 128,718 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,433 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 113,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 97,487 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 76,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 84,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,992 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 DZE 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 56.5%.

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 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 DZE, 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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GF53 DZE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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