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KL53 AYE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,394 mi
Last recorded215,394 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 AYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 215,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm , and has corrosion around the joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 215,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm , and has corrosion around the joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 212,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 209,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 201,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corrosion center box

Pass 9 Oct 2015 186,181 miles

High imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check and may need attention.

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 186,181 miles

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

High imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check and may need attention.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 171,962 miles

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

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

Power-steering noisy on lock to lock check,requires investigation.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 157,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 148,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine smokey on emission test,just got through test..

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 134,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 98,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,175 miles

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

Rear reg plate in poor condition.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,710 miles

slight wear to the front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,006 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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 AYE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KL53 AYE, 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 AYE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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