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GL53 PDK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,219 mi
Last recorded163,219 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 163,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 156,668 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 156,662 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,464 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 151,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 149,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 145,226 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 138,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,416 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 25 Nov 2013 130,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 130,563 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 122,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 122,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 115,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 110,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,207 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 106,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 101,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 101,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,174 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 95,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 88,427 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 PDK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

GL53 PDK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is GL53 PDK safe to buy?

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