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KX53 VWG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,420 mi
Last recorded163,420 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 163,420 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 149,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,182 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,540 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,316 miles

slight noise offside front hub

transmission noise

Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight noise offside front hub

transmission noise

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,155 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

under body pans fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,083 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

under body pans fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 71,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,066 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,931 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 65,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,610 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 60,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,837 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,135 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,207 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,707 miles

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

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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KX53 VWG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KX53 VWG, 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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KX53 VWG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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