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GM53 MDY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 MDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 130,410 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 130,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2020 130,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer, F.S.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,031 miles

n/s/r belt latch damage/faulty

o/s headlamp dim

o/s/r hub/brake noise

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front brake hoses deteriorated

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 17 Dec 2018 126,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached removed (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated sidewall runflat damage (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front brake hoses deteriorated

idle + fast idle erratic/high,emissions near limit

n/s/r belt latch damage/faulty

o/s headlamp dim

o/s/r hub/brake noise

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 23 Dec 2017 122,196 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s dip poor intensity

o/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat,o/s/f worn inner edge

rear brake imbalance

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 23 Dec 2017 122,196 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s/f wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s dip poor intensity

o/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat,o/s/f worn inner edge

rear brake imbalance

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 10 Dec 2016 118,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2016 118,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,161 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

unable to assess some items/areas due to covers,bellypan damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,795 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,569 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,162 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,926 miles

Advise n s front tyre worn on outter edges

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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GM53 MDY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GM53 MDY, 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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GM53 MDY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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