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KD53 DDF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

229,107 mi
Last recorded229,107 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 229,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 229,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 192,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 192,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,639 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 171,639 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,756 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 108,276 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,422 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 97,415 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack from offside to centre (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disks pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be from top of engine on drivers side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,235 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 26 Oct 2009 56,707 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,707 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,810 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,475 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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KD53 DDF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KD53 DDF, 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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KD53 DDF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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