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GJ53 VKM

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,880 mi
Last recorded158,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 158,880 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 158,880 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,364 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 143,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 131,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear inner side light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear,(offside and nearside) (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and tray cover fitted obscuring underside of components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 114,994 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 108,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,162 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 97,685 miles

both wiper blades slight deterioated

emmision required attention

Pass 15 Jan 2011 92,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 87,219 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 87,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 27 Dec 2008 81,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 75,932 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,554 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 VKM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey 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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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