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FA53 KSO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,452 mi
Last recorded183,452 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 183,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 158,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres splitting

Fail 25 Feb 2017 144,280 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,370 miles

chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Feb 2016 131,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Feb 2015 123,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread section

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,836 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,496 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,764 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,988 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,349 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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FA53 KSO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA53 KSO, 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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FA53 KSO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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