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KL53 GJV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

198,323 mi
Last recorded198,323 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 198,323 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 198,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 190,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 190,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. tyre fitted inside out (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 181,760 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 181,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also has a leek (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front arm// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 174,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 164,424 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front wipers poor

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2017 164,286 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon/HID (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front wipers poor

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2016 154,522 miles

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

damage to nearside front door mirror glass

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 2 Dec 2016 154,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nearside front door mirror glass

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 Dec 2015 145,346 miles

front discs worn

nearside front mirror glass broken

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 137,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside rear tyre small cracks in tread/sidewall

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside rear tyre small cracks in tread/sidewall

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 127,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 119,678 miles

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 19 Aug 2011 105,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 105,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,102 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 30,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,966 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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KL53 GJV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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