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J55 GSW

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,102 mi
Last recorded132,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,102 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 132,084 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 130,671 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 120,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,051 miles

Brake performance not tested all four brake hoses showing cords (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to end of reserve travel on roller brake tester (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/ h/lamp deteriating

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 107,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,617 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 106,793 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery very weak

o/s wiper smear screen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 104,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre tread depths;- fronts 6mm rears & spare 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,760 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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J55 GSW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J55 GSW, 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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J55 GSW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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