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GL53 DHM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,990 miles

nearside front track rod end bush wearing

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,364 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,364 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,603 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,612 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,873 miles

*** recommedation *** brake pedal creeping low no visible faults found - requires thorough inspection

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light staying on

brake fluid level low and brake warning light staying on

nearside front bumper and wing damage

nearside rear outer side light not working - rectified with brake light bulb change

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,873 miles

*** recommedation *** brake pedal creeping low no visible faults found - requires thorough inspection

airbag light staying on

brake fluid level low and brake warning light staying on

nearside front bumper and wing damage

nearside rear outer side light not working - rectified with brake light bulb change

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,657 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

temperature gauge not working

Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,657 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

temperature gauge not working

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,443 miles

Airbag MIL staying on

Tracking recommended

Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,443 miles

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

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)

Airbag MIL staying on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tracking recommended

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 61,918 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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GL53 DHM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL53 DHM, 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 GL53 DHM registered?

GL53 DHM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is GL53 DHM safe to buy?

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