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EF53 KTC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,672 mi
Last recorded194,672 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 194,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 194,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 189,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 189,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 186,763 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 186,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 182,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 181,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 178,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 173,295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Screw in O/S/R Tyre, Slight Damage to Outer Wall.

Pass 21 May 2015 145,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 145,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 134,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 121,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 121,247 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 110,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2012 110,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,661 miles

both front tyres 2mm and worn on inner edges

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,646 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 48,390 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 29,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,354 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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EF53 KTC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF53 KTC, 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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EF53 KTC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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