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KJ53 HLR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,029 mi
Last recorded178,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 HLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 178,029 miles

All rubber brake hoses are cracking/perishing

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 178,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre reverse fitted. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All rubber brake hoses are cracking/perishing

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 168,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 168,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 163,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 153,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 153,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering noisy

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 145,405 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,405 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 121,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 110,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 110,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

need adjust tracking

Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 91,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 91,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,054 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 HLR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KJ53 HLR, 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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KJ53 HLR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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