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GL53 OBO

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 159,004 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both sides front upper control arm bushes all deteriorated and have play

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox prop output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Top mounts rough on rotation

Fail 10 Dec 2019 159,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both sides front upper control arm bushes all deteriorated and have play

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox prop output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 145,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 144,597 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 141,464 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,548 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 125,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 115,138 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 115,109 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,925 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 103,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,053 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,053 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,491 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 45,714 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges tread low on inner edge

strong advise both rear tyres worn near limit in centres of treads

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,714 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges tread low on inner edge

strong advise both rear tyres worn near limit in centres of treads

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 OBO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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