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GP52 DSV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 DSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2014 146,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leaks on engine

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2014 146,448 miles

bad oil leaks on engine

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 139,474 miles

engine man/light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 139,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

under tray insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 130,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 130,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine man/light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 121,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2010 113,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 2 Jan 2009 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 29 Dec 2008 103,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,555 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 64,851 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 DSV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

GP52 DSV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is GP52 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 DSV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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