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KM53 TXF

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,199 mi
Last recorded189,199 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 189,199 miles

E.M.L ON

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

N/S REAR COIL SPRING IS RUSTY

N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER IS BROKEN

NAIL IN THE O/S REAR TYRE

O/S REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TOP FORWARD MOST SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS

Fail 21 Mar 2018 189,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L ON

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

N/S REAR COIL SPRING IS RUSTY

N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER IS BROKEN

NAIL IN THE O/S REAR TYRE

O/S REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TOP FORWARD MOST SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 184,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 178,508 miles

Exhaust centre section has a slight leak of gases

Radiator deteriorating and has a slight seep

Pass 17 Mar 2015 171,257 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2MM in places on outer edge (205/55R16)

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate, centre pipe leaking gases

Front upper suspension arms and drop links bushes splitting and deteriorated

Slight engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2015 171,250 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to 2MM in places on outer edge (205/55R16)

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate, centre pipe leaking gases

Front upper suspension arms and drop links bushes splitting and deteriorated

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

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,746 miles

Both front brake flexihoses starting to perish

Bushes in front suspension arms and drop links on both sides splitting and deteriorated

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Oil leak and slight rough running when cold

vehicle slightly smokey when revved

Fail 28 Mar 2014 163,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake flexihoses starting to perish

Brake fluid low, brake warning light flashes intermittently

Bushes in front suspension arms and drop links on both sides splitting and deteriorated

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak and slight rough running when cold

Rear brake discs starting to wear thin

Slight difference in increase rates on rear brakes

vehicle slightly smokey when revved

Pass 8 Mar 2013 155,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 148,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 140,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 133,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 133,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 125,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 125,386 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 117,556 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Apr 2008 117,556 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Nov 2007 109,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,258 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 TXF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

KM53 TXF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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