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GP53 OTB

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,548 mi
Last recorded159,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OTB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 159,548 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 153,701 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 18 Jun 2025 153,510 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 excessively worn BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 2 Jul 2024 145,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 143,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 135,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 126,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,002 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 111,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x17 97w (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,138 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing,

Brake fluid level below max.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall, quite bad but cord not visible.also there is slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside front brake pads starting to wear low.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 108,136 miles

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

Both front brake hoses perishing,

Brake fluid level below max.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall, quite bad but cord not visible.also there is slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside front brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,229 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 102,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,447 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 94,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 87,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,008 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2008 59,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,737 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,380 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 45,380 miles

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

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

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 OTB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP53 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

GP53 OTB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is GP53 OTB safe to buy?

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