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GL03 OSE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

245,776 mi
Last recorded245,776 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 245,776 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 245,772 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2022 245,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 237,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 237,610 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 225,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 210,321 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 210,321 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield missing at off side fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 199,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 188,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 176,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 176,963 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe leaking offside front at brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 165,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 154,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 154,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc heavilly corroded and pitted

slight bind at offside rear

Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,091 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 138,091 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 127,656 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 127,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,917 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 14 Mar 2007 66,917 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,431 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 OSE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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