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AV53 KZY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,168 mi
Last recorded168,168 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 168,168 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 168,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 168,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn bottom inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 167,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 166,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 166,610 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rusting

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 165,076 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing rusting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover not fixed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhasting rusting

Fail 14 Jul 2018 165,076 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing rusting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover not fixed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhasting rusting

Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,207 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear SHOCKABSORBER COVER NOT FIXED

Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,717 miles

Centre exhaust rusting

Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover not fixed

engine light on

lower engine cover not fixed

Fail 23 Jul 2016 160,703 miles

Braking system leaking suspect marster cylinder rubbers leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Centre exhaust rusting

Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover not fixed

engine light on

lower engine cover not fixed

Pass 4 Apr 2015 156,751 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 4 Apr 2015 156,751 miles

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

engine light on

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2014 151,768 miles

rear exhaust rusting

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 146,261 miles

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

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

centre exhaust thin

Fail 14 Feb 2012 139,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 139,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 134,192 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 124,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,334 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,338 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,043 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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AV53 KZY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV53 KZY, 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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AV53 KZY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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