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GJ53 RWL

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement, still secure at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,697 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,444 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,440 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,678 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chip in windscreen

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,445 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,441 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,017 miles

dent in nearside front door

nearside front bumper trim missing

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dent in nearside front door

nearside front bumper trim missing

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r pads getting low

various under body covers,not allowing full examination of pipes etc

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,027 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 RWL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ53 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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