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GJ53 LGY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,496 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,202 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear (outer) position lamp bulb not working

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,502 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,233 miles

nearside front tyre been run-flat

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,233 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre been run-flat

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,851 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,030 miles

front brake hoses startin g to crack

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,347 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 50,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2008 45,251 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,251 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,479 miles

N/S/R Tyre wall internally damaged due to run flat or low pressure

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,272 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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GJ53 LGY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ53 LGY, 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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GJ53 LGY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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