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MA53 KHB

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,818 mi
Last recorded178,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 178,818 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 178,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 173,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2019 163,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 155,751 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 155,746 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,553 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,056 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,269 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,107 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,107 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,698 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,147 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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MA53 KHB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MA53 KHB, 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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MA53 KHB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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