BN53 HDU

2003 AUDI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
AUDI
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 November 2017
Last recorded mileage
52,312 mi

AI verdict AVOID 58/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Audi has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 52,312 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-11-06, which is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,751 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2007 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-11-06; current status is 'Not valid' — immediate legal and safety concerns.
  • Recurring major failures: Tyres (4), Lights (4), Windscreen (3), Emissions (1), Suspension (1), Steering (1) — widespread neglect.
  • Recurring advisories: Brake pads (5 tests), Anti-roll bar link (5 tests), Exhaust (4 tests), Mil/Warning lamp (4 tests) — chronic issues.
  • Dangerous defect: Offside Front Windscreen damage (Feb 2008) — safety hazard.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 52,312 mi PASSFeb 2008: 82,731 mi FAILFeb 2008: 83,389 mi PASSFeb 2009: 93,864 mi PASSFeb 2010: 108,500 mi PASSFeb 2011: 118,658 mi PASSFeb 2012: 128,368 mi PASSSep 2013: 133,486 mi PASSOct 2014: 146,698 mi PASSNov 2015: 158,295 mi FAILNov 2015: 158,295 mi PASSNov 2016: 162,881 mi FAILNov 2016: 162,881 mi PASS163k108k52kAug 2006Nov 2016

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 52,312 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 FAIL 82,731 mi
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED n/s under bonnet slight seepage from a brake pipe.
Feb 2008 PASS 83,389 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED engine managment light on,
USER ENTERED n/s/r and o/s/r tyres being changed.
Feb 2009 PASS 93,864 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 108,500 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 118,658 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 128,368 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2013 PASS 133,486 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Oct 2014 PASS 146,698 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 FAIL 158,295 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY engine management light on
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
Nov 2015 PASS 158,295 mi
ADVISORY engine management light on
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
Nov 2016 FAIL 162,881 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
ADVISORY engine management light on
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2016 PASS 162,881 mi
ADVISORY engine management light on
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all (2.4.G.2)

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