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GP53 FWG

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

194,233 mi
Last recorded194,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 194,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 191,455 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 191,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 187,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 182,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 182,395 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 179,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 179,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 177,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 173,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 165,828 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 165,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OUTER CASING SPLIT SHOWING CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 160,404 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 155,236 miles

EMISSIONS JUST REACHING MINIMUM STANDARDS

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 155,234 miles

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

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

EMISSIONS JUST REACHING MINIMUM STANDARDS

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

Offside Front UNDER TRAY INSECURE

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 150,486 miles

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

advise --- nearside front tyre is on legal limit and has side wall damage

Pass 16 Dec 2013 145,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 139,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 135,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 132,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 127,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 112,120 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 21 Nov 2006 96,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,411 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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GP53 FWG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP53 FWG, 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 GP53 FWG registered?

GP53 FWG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GP53 FWG safe to buy?

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