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GU53 MYV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,298 mi
Last recorded171,298 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 171,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 171,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 164,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 164,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 148,815 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 140,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,554 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar c link bushes worn and cracked

n/s/r flex brake hoses cracking

o/s/r flex brake hose cracking

o/s/r rear tyres side wall perished

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

have checked osr seat belt as best as possible due to baby seat.

ns head lamp aim was very high & vibrating.have adjusted & seem ok.

os wiper blabe not cleaning very well

rear discs badley warn & lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,446 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,446 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,872 miles

both front brake discs worn

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 8 Oct 2007 76,872 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,942 miles

Deterioration developing rear number plate. † †

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,942 miles

Deterioration developing rear number plate. † †

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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GU53 MYV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU53 MYV, 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 GU53 MYV registered?

GU53 MYV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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