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KL53 AKK

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 AKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,063 miles

both rear suspension coil springs, rear subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split/ wear

front suspension top rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension top arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 7 Jan 2021 117,052 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear suspension coil springs, rear subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split/ wear

front suspension top rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension top arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,209 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,183 miles

both rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear screen washer jet not working

Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,687 miles

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,681 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

offside rear brake hose starting to crack/ perish

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 71,797 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,718 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,798 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,093 miles

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

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

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

emissions fluctuate

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2010 49,540 miles

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,165 miles

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

fulluner sheilds fitted to under side of car

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,780 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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KL53 AKK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KL53 AKK, 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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KL53 AKK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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