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KS52 LDX

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,807 mi
Last recorded149,807 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 LDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 149,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,039 miles

sealing ring on fuel cap deteriorating.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 143,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sealing ring on fuel cap deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,351 miles

Front and rear brake disc corroded and pads worn low box

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired

Rear axle damp

both rear brake hoses cracked

coolant leak on engine

nearside front and rear tyres and offside front tyres worn close to the legal tread limit

offside rear dust sleeve insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2017 132,351 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc corroded and pads worn low box

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired

Rear axle damp

both rear brake hoses cracked

coolant leak on engine

nearside front and rear tyres and offside front tyres worn close to the legal tread limit

offside rear dust sleeve insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front and o/s front tyre feathering on inner egde

Nearside Rear and o/s front tyre feathering on inner egde

Pass 9 Dec 2015 120,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,151 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 115,145 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 106,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,991 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,991 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,151 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 76,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,145 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 69,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 61,481 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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KS52 LDX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS52 LDX, 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 KS52 LDX registered?

KS52 LDX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is KS52 LDX safe to buy?

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