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KJ53 HLE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,347 mi
Last recorded159,347 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 159,347 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 159,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,424 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 136,428 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 136,400 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,479 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perishing

engine underc tray loose

offside outer washer jet inoperative

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,479 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and perishing

engine underc tray loose

offside outer washer jet inoperative

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,209 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,311 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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KJ53 HLE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ53 HLE, 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 KJ53 HLE registered?

KJ53 HLE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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