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KL53 GNK

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undershields fitted blocking view

Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,247 miles

Central Front engine under body s tray slightly insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Front rattling noise from engine drive belt area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriorated and starting to sperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2020 141,247 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front engine under body s tray slightly insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Front rattling noise from engine drive belt area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriorated and starting to sperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,077 miles

Front noise coming from engine drive belt area / also metal filings around alternator

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2019 134,074 miles

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

Front noise coming from engine drive belt area / also metal filings around alternator

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2018 122,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,060 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes degraded with cracking

both rear indicators turning white within limits just time of test

front anti roll bar link bushes worn x 4

Pass 12 Feb 2015 102,900 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes degraded change asap [unable to view fully]

both rear ind turning white within limits time of test

front anti roll bar link bushes worn x 4

front number plate damage

hand brake imbalance within limits time of test

offside rear tyre redgraded outer wall change asap

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but is secure

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,539 miles

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 10 Feb 2011 86,749 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 86,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,926 miles

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

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

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 GNK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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