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KL53 VLK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,612 mi
Last recorded168,612 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 168,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 165,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,743 miles

Bonnet catch realising cable lever missing inside the car

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 160,615 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet releasing catch missing

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 158,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 158,689 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 152,336 miles

All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both dip beams very faint

Damage to various parts of body

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 152,333 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both dip beams very faint

Damage to various parts of body

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre very low on outer edge and pressure

Pass 15 Aug 2015 141,233 miles

child seat fitted

nsr inner side light not working

osr outer side light not working

under trays fitted

wipers not checked/split

Fail 15 Aug 2015 141,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

nsr inner side light not working

osr outer side light not working

under trays fitted

wipers not checked/split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 124,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 108,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 106,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 102,556 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 96,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,466 miles

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

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

n/s wiper arm missing.drivers view not restricted

Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,971 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 52,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VLK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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