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GF53 UPP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,847 mi
Last recorded184,847 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 184,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 184,846 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 182,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 182,005 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated Brake pad light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s / drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 169,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 154,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 143,050 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 142,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 132,190 miles

all brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,094 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,064 miles

Park brake tell tale light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,441 miles

rear discs slightly lipped

exhaust has slight corrosion

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,492 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,092 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 UPP 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 77.8%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

GF53 UPP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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