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KM53 JTV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,148 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 148,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT NUT MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper ,Rear Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Upper , Rear arm , Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,905 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F top suspension arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2018 129,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 129,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,179 miles

Windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2017 123,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,897 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 118,896 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (banjo fitting) (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 109,817 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 109,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

All four tyres ,inner walls cracking badly. No re-inforcing cords visible.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

All four tyres ,inner walls cracking badly. No re-inforcing cords visible.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,740 miles

Light cracking to nearside front tyre inner wall. No re-inforcement visible.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,048 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear indicator bulb faded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,193 miles

Nearside rear indicator faded, not considered excessive.

Offside front tyre wearing edges towards limit.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,524 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,524 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,467 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,311 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 JTV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KM53 JTV, 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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KM53 JTV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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