2003 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · DK53 FKF
2003 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 141,045 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK53 FKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 141,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK53 FKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A4 (DK53 FKF) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DK53 FKF Mileage History
- 05/10/2023120,666 mi
- 10/10/2024125,785 mi+5,119 mi
- 16/10/2024125,786 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2025128,918 mi+3,132 mi
- 01/06/2026141,045 mi+12,127 mi
Average of roughly 7,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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