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GU53 YGX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,485 mi
Last recorded209,485 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 209,485 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 190,422 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 176,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 176,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 174,482 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2016 174,442 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector return pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2015 157,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,971 miles

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

EML ON

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 132,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML ON

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 96,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 94,029 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 88,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,274 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially siezed

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

Wipers slow in operation

Fail 17 Sep 2009 81,274 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 54,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cut N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,441 miles

Small cut N/S/F tyre sidewall.

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 YGX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

GU53 YGX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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