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KU53 USM

2003 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 USM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 132,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,680 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

FRONT AND REAR FLEXABLE PIPES O/S AND N/S STARTING TO PERUSH BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

O/S/F MIRROR CRAKED BUT STILL ABLE TO BE USED

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 104,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Warning lamps on dash indicating a fault

Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,537 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,537 miles

both rear tyres perished and nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,402 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 81,275 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,684 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,394 miles

check brake fluid

Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,650 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 USM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

KU53 USM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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