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DA53 KYF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,776 mi
Last recorded181,776 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 181,776 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 181,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 173,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 173,654 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 169,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 165,233 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 165,231 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) x2 (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 159,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 150,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 142,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 131,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 22 Mar 2012 131,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 108,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,252 miles

service light on

Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on.

has the timing belt been replaced , we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years. failure causes major engine damage.

rear centre seat belt can not be used due to incorrect fitting.

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on outer edges.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,666 miles

engine managment light on.

has the timing belt been replaced , we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years. failure causes major engine damage.

rear centre seat belt can not be used due to incorrect fitting.

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 82,891 miles

nsr tyre bald on edges and on 1.6mm limit[205/55/16v]

rear pads wearing low

Fail 20 Jul 2007 82,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre bald on edges and on 1.6mm limit[205/55/16v]

rear pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,174 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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DA53 KYF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA53 KYF, 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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DA53 KYF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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