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KJ53 ZWG

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,558 mi
Last recorded149,558 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 149,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 145,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 143,585 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 142,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,447 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded around inner arm mountings for front lower rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various light damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush un-bonding and pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 141,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm inner securing bolt very loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded around inner arm mountings for front lower rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various light damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush un-bonding and pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 140,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 136,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,361 miles

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

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 134,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,341 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 130,288 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 130,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,933 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 123,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,351 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 119,351 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,406 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,396 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,708 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 ZWG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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