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GJ53 VKL

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,941 mi
Last recorded186,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 186,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 186,940 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 174,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 161,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 144,024 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,845 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,784 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 72,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,440 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 55,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VKL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ53 VKL, 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 GJ53 VKL registered?

GJ53 VKL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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