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GP52 JGU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,056 mi
Last recorded112,056 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 112,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,233 miles

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

Nearside headlamp light output appears slightly reduced - poor beam image

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,232 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp light output appears slightly reduced - poor beam image

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,967 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,046 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box is corroded and sections starting to seperate

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape slightly

Rear Bump stops n/s + o/s deteriated badly

Rear Handbrake cable mountings/Hangers heavy corrosion ***STRONG ADVISE***

Washers weak but clear screen

Wipers smeary

Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Rear Exhaust box is corroded and sections starting to seperate

Drivers window does not work

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape slightly

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

Rear Bump stops n/s + o/s deteriated badly

Rear Handbrake cable mountings/Hangers heavy corrosion ***STRONG ADVISE***

Washers weak but clear screen

Wipers smeary

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,740 miles

Difficult to fully assess vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 83,740 miles

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

Difficult to fully assess vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,503 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 78,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,243 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front antiroll bar c-links worn

fuel cap seal perishing

washers and wipers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front antiroll bar c-links worn

fuel cap seal perishing

washers and wipers poor

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,608 miles

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

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

front washer jets slightly blocked

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,608 miles

front washer jets slightly blocked

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,389 miles

Corrosion developing rear discs

Difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure (sill covers fitted)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 65,389 miles

Corrosion developing rear discs

Difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure (sill covers fitted)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,532 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,316 miles

Corrosion present/developing front brake discs

Deterioration developing rear number plate

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 7 Jul 2010 55,316 miles

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

Corrosion present/developing front brake discs

Deterioration developing rear number plate

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 8 Jul 2009 50,269 miles

Corrosion present/developing front & rear brake discs

Deterioration developing rear number plate

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

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 8 Jul 2009 50,269 miles

Corrosion present/developing front & rear brake discs

Deterioration developing rear number plate

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

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

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,715 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,532 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 JGU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JGU, 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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GP52 JGU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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