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HD53 KJX

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

232,450 mi
Last recorded232,450 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 232,450 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 232,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2018 252,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2018 232,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 218,884 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 218,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 205,040 miles

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

engine bottom cover fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 205,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine bottom cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 192,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 178,773 miles

rear brake disc worn low

Fail 17 Feb 2014

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

rear brake disc worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2013 151,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 135,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 127,425 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 112,458 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 112,452 miles

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

N/S wiper action poor

Screen damaged

Spare tyre tread looks very poor without removing. O/S/R tyre poor. 2 tyres?

Fail 30 Dec 2008 91,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 91,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 72,270 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 72,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 52,450 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 52,443 miles

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

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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HD53 KJX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HD53 KJX, 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 HD53 KJX registered?

HD53 KJX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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