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KX53 VWE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 171,540 miles

Both front tyres balding on edges, near side rear tyre getting close to wear bands

Fail 27 May 2021 171,538 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Bolt snapped off (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres balding on edges, near side rear tyre getting close to wear bands

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 166,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 157,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 157,924 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX MOUNT FOR ENGINE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,255 miles

front no plate cracked, o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 148,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component defective tow bar electrics plug worn and broken likely to fail (6.1.6 (a))

front no plate cracked, o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 137,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 137,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,598 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 126,598 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,569 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.noise on a lock suspected alternator pulley starting to seize

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,635 miles

wheels marked

Fail 11 Jun 2014 105,635 miles

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

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

wheels marked

Pass 25 May 2013 95,916 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 95,916 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,839 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses cracked

front wipers not clearing very well

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,839 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses cracked

front wipers not clearing very well

Pass 23 May 2011 71,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 60,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear and o/s/f tyre walls perished.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads on 1.8mm.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,490 miles

N/s/f tyre wall damaged/cut. (205/55x16)

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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KX53 VWE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX53 VWE, 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 KX53 VWE registered?

KX53 VWE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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