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KP53 BUA

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,101 mi
Last recorded194,101 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 194,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 193,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 176,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 29 Jan 2018 176,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 131,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 16 Nov 2013 117,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 117,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,797 miles

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

all four brake disc,s worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,227 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,397 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,542 miles

both rear tyres worn low and on the legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2008 75,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,299 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 64,120 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,950 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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KP53 BUA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP53 BUA, 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 KP53 BUA registered?

KP53 BUA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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