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KM53 JPY

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,047 mi
Last recorded150,047 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 150,047 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 136,272 miles

Both front wheel arches corroding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 126,890 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 92,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 92,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 15 May 2018 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 30 May 2017 71,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 68,205 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 68,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,022 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 63,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 60,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,493 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 48,748 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 44,141 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 44,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,858 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 JPY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

KM53 JPY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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