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KU53 HXC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,047 mi
Last recorded130,047 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 130,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 130,047 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both x 2 have hid's bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,299 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 125,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 118,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 117,677 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front offside/nearside A.R.L bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

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Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,445 miles

under shields prevent inspection of certain items i.e.front to rear brake pipes etc..

Fail 2 Oct 2015 97,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under shields prevent inspection of certain items i.e.front to rear brake pipes etc..

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,528 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

traction control light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 83,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

engine light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,906 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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KU53 HXC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU53 HXC, 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 KU53 HXC registered?

KU53 HXC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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