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GL53 PDV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,265 mi
Last recorded163,265 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 163,265 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 163,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 145,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 145,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 129,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S FRONT DROPLINK BUSH WORN

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 123,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ARM TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ARM TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE ARM TO FRONT OF VEHICLE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S FRONT DROPLINK BUSH WORN

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,099 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 111,099 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front door mirror damaged / glass

o/s n/s rear tyres side walls signs of wear and o/s front

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

freed of bonnet safty catch

Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,410 miles

freed of bonnet safty catch

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,750 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,824 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,471 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,054 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 PDV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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