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KM53 TXH

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

235,033 mi
Last recorded235,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 235,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in offside rear coil spring and some rear suspension components

front anti roll bar link worn

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear discs in poor condition

stone chip in screen

Fail 2 Jan 2019 235,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right ! (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light! (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring tension clip coming through caliper hole making pads incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in offside rear coil spring and some rear suspension components

front anti roll bar link worn

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear discs in poor condition

stone chip in screen

Pass 29 Dec 2017 225,739 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust rusty

under trays fitted and dammaged

Fail 28 Dec 2017 225,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust rusty

under trays fitted and dammaged

Pass 29 Dec 2016 215,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges no cords visible time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges no cord visible time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp beam deflector fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 215,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges no cords visible time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges no cord visible time of test (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 204,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 204,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 188,085 miles

centre silencer in poor condition

engine lamp on

nearside rear bump stop insecure

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2014 187,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre silencer in poor condition

engine lamp on

low brake pads warning lamp on

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 166,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 166,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 155,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2011 142,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 142,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,026 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 131,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,988 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 116,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,349 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 102,348 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,204 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 TXH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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