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EF53 KSV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,179 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 64,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,558 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 60,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 49,776 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 49,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 44,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,390 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 36,755 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 36,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,419 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,423 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 20,853 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 20,851 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,419 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 16,283 miles

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

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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EF53 KSV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EF53 KSV, 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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EF53 KSV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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