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DE53 KXC

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,806 mi
Last recorded163,806 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 163,806 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 163,806 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 150,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 150,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,096 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2015 141,096 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Near side front airbag igniter. Reset using diagnostic equipment (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 130,697 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 130,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a small cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre has a small cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,753 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 79,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE53 KXC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE53 KXC, 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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What year was DE53 KXC registered?

DE53 KXC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 KXC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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