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GV53 FZU

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,952 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,628 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,623 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rh as you look at it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rh as you look at it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,724 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,717 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,924 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,035 miles

AIRBAG light illuminated on dash board

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat mechanisim is worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,196 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat mechanisim is worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,619 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,174 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 FZU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol 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 GV53 FZU, 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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GV53 FZU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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