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KU53 HXJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 146,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,361 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 127,259 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,702 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,702 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,025 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 116,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,201 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,348 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,203 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,550 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 62,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,970 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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KU53 HXJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HXJ, 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

How do I check the history of KU53 HXJ?

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What year was KU53 HXJ registered?

KU53 HXJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is KU53 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 HXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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