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GV53 RBF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,029 mi
Last recorded144,029 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 144,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 138,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 128,263 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 122,586 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front drop link bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 110,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front drop link bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working poor connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,156 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link upper bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre's are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 27 Jan 2017 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow x2 (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light is on (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link upper bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre's are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,105 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,854 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,599 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 57,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,466 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 39,696 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

signs of oil on offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 39,696 miles

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

signs of oil on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,888 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RBF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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