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KS53 AZT

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,540 mi
Last recorded162,540 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 AZT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 162,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 149,991 miles

engine bay fluid leaks

front brake hoses and near side rear brake hose perishing

off side beam image poor

off side front wheel arch rusty

off side rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on edges

slight engine bay diesel fumes (leak off pipes?)

various front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Feb 2021 149,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

engine bay fluid leaks

front brake hoses and near side rear brake hose perishing

off side beam image poor

off side front wheel arch rusty

off side rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on edges

slight engine bay diesel fumes (leak off pipes?)

various front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,794 miles

front and rear brake hoses perishing

near side front brake holds on slightly

near side front lower shock absorber bush worn

off side front top suspension arm inner bush debonded

rear gear box cross member off side mounting broken/securing bolt broken and missing

various tyres worn very low on edges to legal limit

Fail 27 Feb 2020 143,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake hoses perishing

near side front brake holds on slightly

near side front lower shock absorber bush worn

off side front top suspension arm inner bush debonded

rear gear box cross member off side mounting broken/securing bolt broken and missing

various tyres worn very low on edges to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end play between shaft and track rod body

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 135,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end play between shaft and track rod body

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 130,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,185 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 56,027 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,883 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,765 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,189 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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KS53 AZT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KS53 AZT, 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 KS53 AZT registered?

KS53 AZT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is KS53 AZT safe to buy?

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