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KV53 YLY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,157 mi
Last recorded183,157 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YLY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 183,157 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 179,707 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Offside front wing corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rears (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 176,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2018 173,041 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

windscreen stone chip

Fail 30 Nov 2018 173,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

windscreen stone chip

Pass 15 Dec 2017 169,320 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear pads low

both front tyre slightly wearing on edges

engine light on

Pass 15 Sep 2016 164,858 miles

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes worn / perished

stone chip

Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes worn / perished

stone chip

Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,599 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine warning light on

under trims fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 147,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,017 miles

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,984 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low

Both front brake discs worn

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 95,984 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front wiper blades starting to split

N/S/F tyre wearing low

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 59,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,033 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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KV53 YLY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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