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GV52 OVB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

263,320 mi
Last recorded263,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 263,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 263,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 261,425 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 261,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 255,689 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Minor chips in the front windscreen but not restricting drivers view.

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

Nearside front lower arm bush perishing that supports the shock absorber.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front lower arm bush perishing that supports the shock absorber.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 255,689 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Minor chips in the front windscreen but not restricting drivers view.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front lower arm bush perishing that supports the shock absorber.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front lower arm bush perishing that supports the shock absorber.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 233,507 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 213,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 190,953 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 190,953 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 171,433 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 154,720 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

front tyres low tread

Pass 23 Dec 2005 122,003 miles

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

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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GV52 OVB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV52 OVB, 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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GV52 OVB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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