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GK53 UMJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 UMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 162,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower to shocker (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 156,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower to shocker (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 145,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 145,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 132,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 132,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,843 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,138 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,138 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,421 miles

washer bottle leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,087 miles

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,804 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar sleeves broken and poor condition.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 74,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar sleeves broken and poor condition.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 45,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GK53 UMJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK53 UMJ, 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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GK53 UMJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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