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GR53 ZLK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 152,278 miles

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 137,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 130,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,273 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,757 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,331 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Plastic outer sill covers and floor covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of floors and sills

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,111 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges of tead

Plastic covers fitted to complete floor sections,unable to fully check underside components

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Fail 2 Aug 2010 36,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges of tead

Plastic covers fitted to complete floor sections,unable to fully check underside components

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,983 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,314 miles

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

plastic belly pans fitted to most of underneath of vehicle

slight creep on brake pedal

unable to visually check stewering rack due to plastic belly pans

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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GR53 ZLK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GR53 ZLK, 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 GR53 ZLK registered?

GR53 ZLK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GR53 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 ZLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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