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GF53 UPH

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 158,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 141,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front shock absorbers pivot bushes worn

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 137,702 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test no printout was produced due to low emissions

Fail 16 Nov 2015 137,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

205 55 16

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

n/s front tyre edges worn, underinflated

the vehicle passed the emissions test no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,959 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 13,915 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

205/55/16

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 125,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 118,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,049 miles

advise offside and nearside front flexy brake hoses cracking advise rp

advise possible tracking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,330 miles

advise both front flexy brake hoses cracking

advise both front lower shocker bushes starting to split

advise near side front shocker has slight misting of oil

advise rear brake disc wear

advise wiper motor possible seizing

advise wiper smear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,125 miles

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

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

Slight wear to rear brake discs & wear to rear brake pads

Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight wear to rear brake discs & wear to rear brake pads

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,822 miles

advise wear to both rear tyres

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 84,701 miles

both front tyres on legal

both rear tyres low tread

minor stone chips to screen

slight wear to front discs

Fail 17 Oct 2007 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on legal

both rear tyres low tread

minor stone chips to screen

slight wear to front discs

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,947 miles

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

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 UPH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

GF53 UPH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is GF53 UPH safe to buy?

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