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KY53 SYF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 SYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,599 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,593 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 77,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front headlamp beam poor, lens in very poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,660 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,158 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,109 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users trim on bottom of bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,250 miles

Brake warning lamp on.

Front inner brake pads low.

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

Slight corrosion at inner faces of both front brake discs.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,331 miles

NSF lower bumper lip spoiler coming adrift.

NSR tyre tread low at outer shoulder.

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

OSR tyre perished between tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,521 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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KY53 SYF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY53 SYF, 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 KY53 SYF registered?

KY53 SYF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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