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GL53 OBN

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,090 mi
Last recorded147,090 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 147,090 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 147,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,276 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 25 Oct 2018 137,276 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 127,136 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4xbrake hose deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall deteriorated/split.Tyre size 235/45R17

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,440 miles

ALL x4 brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge / damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

n/s and o/s windscreen wiper rubbers split

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,575 miles

child seat fitted to the o/s/r not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

engine cover/undertray firtted

Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,313 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 108,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 106,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,565 miles

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 104,562 miles

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

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

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 90,824 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,263 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 77,211 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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 OBN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBN, 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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GL53 OBN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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