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FT53 BKG

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,283 mi
Last recorded161,283 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BKG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 161,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,702 miles

oil level low just above minimum

Pass 2 Sep 2015 138,098 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 138,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 127,768 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers front tyre badly worn edges and nail in tread

nail in passenger rear tyre

passenger front tyre wearing edges

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 113,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut in passenger front tyre sidewall

front brake pads badly worn and discs lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,943 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,753 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,649 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,426 miles

both front tyres worn low

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 BKG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BKG, 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 BKG registered?

FT53 BKG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is FT53 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 BKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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