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KM53 DMU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,253 mi
Last recorded204,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 DMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 204,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 199,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 194,556 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 194,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 186,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 166,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 153,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 112,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,324 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 107,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 101,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,239 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,547 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,701 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,701 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,737 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,347 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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KM53 DMU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KM53 DMU, 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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What year was KM53 DMU registered?

KM53 DMU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 DMU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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