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GP52 DSE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 65,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,626 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,368 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R presented with low inflation pressure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,368 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R presented with low inflation pressure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 41,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,427 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 38,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,974 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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GP52 DSE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 GP52 DSE, 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 GP52 DSE registered?

GP52 DSE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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