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GF53UPA
2003 AUDI A4
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2393cc
General Information
- Registration GF53UPA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2393cc
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
20
Passes
16
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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142 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,476 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust corroded
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust corroded
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,845 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
8 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 147,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,533 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,444 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,185 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,761 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).
- Several small exhaust leaks.
- O/S/R indicator bulb is almost white.
- Coolant leak at the back of the engine.
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On or after July 1st 2003. Car registered October 15th 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak at the back of the engine.
- Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).
- O/S/R indicator bulb is almost white.
- Several small exhaust leaks.
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,523 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light on
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- eml light on
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,689 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front numberplate damaged.
- Washers are partially blocked.
- O/S/R indicator bulb is going white.
- O/S/R brake is binding.
- O/S/F exhaust flexi pipe is blowing.
- Centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating.
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine light on.
- Washers are partially blocked.
- O/S/R brake is binding.
- O/S/F exhaust flexi pipe is blowing.
- Front numberplate damaged.
- Centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating.
- O/S/R indicator bulb is going white.
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,663 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Small split in N/S inner CV boot.
- Wipers smear.
- EML light is on.
13 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light is on.
- Wipers smear.
- Small split in N/S inner CV boot.
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,042 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,472 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 113,472 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,689 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014 5 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,493 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013 5 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,290 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
14 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,623 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 93,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,885 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,452 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
11 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,320 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 67,320 MI
5 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,737 MI
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GF53UPA was registered on 2003-10-15
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