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DE53 KXF

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,222 mi
Last recorded80,222 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components showing corrosion

Various suspension bushes deteriorated/perished but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 24 Jun 2020 72,482 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components showing corrosion

Various suspension bushes deteriorated/perished but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,975 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension bushes perishing/deteriorating but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 1 Feb 2019 71,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension bushes perishing/deteriorating but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,414 miles

both front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

both headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre showing wear

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 5 Jan 2018 70,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

both headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre showing wear

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,196 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,196 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 38,029 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 tyres low on tread fronts 3-2mm rears 2-1.6mm

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,194 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,194 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,524 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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DE53 KXF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

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

Is DE53 KXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 KXF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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