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GL03 YKU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,024 mi
Last recorded201,024 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 201,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 201,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 200,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 183,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 182,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 175,925 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 6 Feb 2017 175,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 155,481 miles

Centre covers under car

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,136 miles

advise friont anti roll bar lionks showing signs of delamination

advise front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

advise n/s/f h/lamp slightly loose h/lamp aim ok

advise n/s/f indicator showing slight white light

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise o/s/f outer door handle cover missing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 147,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise friont anti roll bar lionks showing signs of delamination

advise front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

advise n/s/f h/lamp slightly loose h/lamp aim ok

advise n/s/f indicator showing slight white light

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise o/s/f outer door handle cover missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 138,180 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 20 Aug 2013 138,180 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 131,791 miles

DAMAGE TO THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE AND IT IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

I HAVE ADDED AIR TO THE NSF TYRE WHICH THE TYRE PRESSURE WAS LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

TTHE NSF INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

DAMAGE TO THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE AND IT IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

I HAVE ADDED AIR TO THE NSF TYRE WHICH THE TYRE PRESSURE WAS LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

TTHE NSF INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,000 miles

NSF INDICATOR BULB GOING OFF COLOUR

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE MIN IN ONE PLACE AND IS WEARING UNEVENLY

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2010 121,282 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 103,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,236 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 YKU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YKU, 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 GL03 YKU registered?

GL03 YKU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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