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GV53 FJZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,862 mi
Last recorded211,862 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 211,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 201,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 185,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 179,065 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 179,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 171,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 271,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 162,428 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 150,013 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,689 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 124,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2012 99,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,757 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,425 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,400 miles

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)

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,717 miles

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 FJZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

GV53 FJZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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