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MT53 GVU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,918 mi
Last recorded208,918 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 208,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 198,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 185,349 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 185,349 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 177,380 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 169,189 miles

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 9 Feb 2012 169,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2011 159,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 159,365 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 147,340 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear registration slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2009 133,300 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 133,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 119,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,202 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 105,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MT53 GVU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT53 GVU registered?

MT53 GVU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is MT53 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 GVU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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