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KT53 VRV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,929 mi
Last recorded176,929 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 176,929 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front suspension arms, Front arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF upper rear arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. Limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 168,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 165,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 165,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 162,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 162,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 153,014 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster has some light damage (cracked) no white light to rear

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 142,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,101 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,596 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,107 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge and has a tread depth of 2-3 mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2-3 mm only

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,649 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,218 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,708 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,371 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,115 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,773 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006

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

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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KT53 VRV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 KT53 VRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT53 VRV registered?

KT53 VRV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is KT53 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT53 VRV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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