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GL03 FGM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,813 mi
Last recorded175,813 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 FGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 175,813 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 168,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 168,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 161,907 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 161,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,626 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 147,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 147,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 141,963 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 141,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,312 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 124,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 89,531 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,457 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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GL03 FGM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL03 FGM, 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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GL03 FGM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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