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FT53 KCX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,591 mi
Last recorded195,591 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 KCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 195,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2019 195,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max reading should be 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible German text (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 185,543 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 185,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 173,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 173,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 163,786 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 152,500 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 152,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 143,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 143,956 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brak warning ligft wear indicater

Pass 29 May 2013 134,472 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 134,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,497 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,039 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,894 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 50,803 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FT53 KCX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FT53 KCX, 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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FT53 KCX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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