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KV53 UED

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,133 mi
Last recorded182,133 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UED
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 182,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTED (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 182,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTED (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 173,892 miles

N/s number plate lamps loose

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

O/s/r light lens damaged

Windows tinted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 173,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/s number plate lamps loose

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

O/s/r light lens damaged

Windows tinted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 167,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 167,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 156,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints

small chip in wind screen

Fail 6 Mar 2013 156,066 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints

small chip in wind screen

Pass 3 Mar 2012 141,947 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 124,468 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,667 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,545 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KV53 UED 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 64.7%.

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 KV53 UED, 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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KV53 UED is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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