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KN53 VCP

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

191,626 mi
Last recorded191,626 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 191,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 191,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 181,781 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 181,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 178,193 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 178,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush right (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 160,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 160,611 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 156,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

number plate spacing

right rear wheel bearing play

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2014 156,282 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

lower engine cover security

number plate spacing

right rear wheel bearing play

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 149,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

high level brake light dim

rear brake discs corroded

right front tyre tread worn and sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 149,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

high level brake light dim

lower engine cover security

rear brake discs corroded

right front tyre tread worn and sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 142,979 miles

exhaust corroded

left/right front brake flexi hoses cracked

number plates

right front tyre sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2012 142,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

left/right front brake flexi hoses cracked

number plates

right front tyre sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 135,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 135,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,395 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 121,395 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,213 miles

bonnet release latch siezed

front discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre tracked out on inner edge

rear pads 5mm

Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

bonnet release latch siezed

front discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre tracked out on inner edge

rear pads 5mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 95,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 95,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,445 miles

chip on screen

seperation on both no.plates

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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KN53 VCP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KN53 VCP, 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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KN53 VCP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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