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AP53 KFV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,249 mi
Last recorded82,249 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,249 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Bump Stops And Dust Cover Lose (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen Washers Low Pressure

Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,349 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mice under bonnet eating sound deeding

oil under engine in under tray. not dropping time of test

Pass 20 May 2022 71,128 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 71,123 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 70,732 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,731 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,246 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,220 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,203 miles

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

spare tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,363 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,731 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,787 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall worn.

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,860 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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AP53 KFV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 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 AP53 KFV, 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 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP53 KFV registered?

AP53 KFV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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