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OE53 KLF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,516 mi
Last recorded149,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 149,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 149,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,516 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,409 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 105,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,233 miles

strong petrol smell from engine bay

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,384 miles

o/s/f disc corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 74,384 miles

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

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,212 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 39,120 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,120 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,133 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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OE53 KLF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE53 KLF, 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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OE53 KLF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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