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GF53 UPV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,188 mi
Last recorded207,188 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 207,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks going soft

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019 206,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks going soft

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 199,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 199,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 199,377 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 184,597 miles

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 174,531 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER LOOSE

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 174,531 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER LOOSE

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,470 miles

both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 20 Feb 2015 163,470 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 21 Feb 2014 150,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,719 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,693 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 70,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 5 Oct 2006 56,336 miles

Brake Fluid Level Low

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 UPV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

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

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