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J16 GGY

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

227,444 mi
Last recorded227,444 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 227,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 226,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 225,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 222,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 221,749 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 219,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 211,700 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 200,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 190,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 176,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 176,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 165,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak from engine

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Sep 2015 164,874 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak from engine

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 141,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

considerable damage to offside front tyre outer wall, but not exposing structure

small damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Sep 2014 141,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

considerable damage to offside front tyre outer wall, but not exposing structure

small damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 83,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 82,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 76,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,509 miles

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

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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J16 GGY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J16 GGY, 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 J16 GGY registered?

J16 GGY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is J16 GGY safe to buy?

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