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GV53 FHC

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,354 mi
Last recorded154,354 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 154,354 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 154,302 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 149,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,866 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,405 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,417 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,486 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,980 miles

O/S Side repeater lamp slightly loose and held with tape

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,976 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

O/S Side repeater lamp slightly loose and held with tape

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,496 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 30,496 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on insides of tread

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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GV53 FHC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV53 FHC, 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 GV53 FHC registered?

GV53 FHC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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