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GU53 UZX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

140,310 mi
Last recorded140,310 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 140,310 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 May 2026 140,299 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 129,972 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

General underside rust

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusting.

Fail 8 Jan 2025 129,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside rust

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusting.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

componets underside rusty

exhaust flex pipe worn

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 126,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

componets underside rusty

exhaust flex pipe worn

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,203 miles

Rear roll bar d bushes worn

exhaust flex pipe worn

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 115,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 115,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 108,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to excess (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 108,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to excess (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 100,592 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 21 May 2016 93,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 93,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,423 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,423 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,908 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 76,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,578 miles

N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in it

O/s front tyre wearing close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges

O/s rear and N/s front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,904 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 47,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 47,518 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 UZX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UZX, 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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GU53 UZX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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