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GL52 VSK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,315 mi
Last recorded165,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 165,315 miles

Front Headlights condensated inside

Nearside Rear seat belt casing missing, but belt operation still ok, locking/unlocking....

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 159,981 miles

Offside Lower screen cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,237 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 157,237 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both light misted (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 152,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 May 2015 146,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2015 146,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,033 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,033 miles

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

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 15 May 2013 118,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 107,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2012 107,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 92,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 80,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 25,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GL52 VSK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL52 VSK, 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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GL52 VSK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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