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EK53 DKX

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,003 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,345 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,619 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,449 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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EK53 DKX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK53 DKX, 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 EK53 DKX registered?

EK53 DKX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 DKX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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