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KV53 YMC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,827 mi
Last recorded132,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YMC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 132,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

both Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2020 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 May 2019 117,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 112,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine warning light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front tyre wearing at inner shoulder

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

Pass 8 May 2017 109,152 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 109,148 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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2017 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foreward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,254 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing Buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 86,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,523 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle incorrect position

nsf and osf brake hoses perished

play in osf lower forward ball joint(lift)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre rear seat belt buckle incorrect position

nsf and osf brake hoses perished

play in osf lower forward ball joint(lift)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,526 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside & nearside front brake flex hose slight cracking.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,482 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 56,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,416 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 YMC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KV53 YMC, 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 YMC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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