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KJ53 LHT

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,255 mi
Last recorded165,255 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 165,255 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 165,255 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 156,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 143,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,809 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 119,806 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2012 105,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,884 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,288 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on dash

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,610 miles

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

engine light on dash

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,610 miles

engine light on dash

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on dash

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

Fail 30 Aug 2007 43,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,343 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 LHT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

KJ53 LHT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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