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KU53 ZCY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,293 mi
Last recorded189,293 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 189,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 189,290 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2021 181,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 170,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 147,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 147,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,223 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,223 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 122,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 122,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 118,975 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,031 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,829 miles

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

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2008 58,829 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,895 miles

under vehicle covers fitted to car.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZCY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

KU53 ZCY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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