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FT53 BKA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 58,311 miles

Underside front and rear subframes and suspension components scaly with surface corrosion

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 58,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Underside front and rear subframes and suspension components scaly with surface corrosion

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,160 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 56,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,885 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,538 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across upper centre of screen - behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,405 miles

All tyres are cracking on the side wall and the tread

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,244 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,244 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,781 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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FT53 BKA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT53 BKA, 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 FT53 BKA registered?

FT53 BKA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is FT53 BKA safe to buy?

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