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KS53 BBU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,772 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 74,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,147 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,969 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding preventing full inspection of bearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated and splitting around circumference of tread ,no cords visible at time of test

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

pad wear warning light is on

wipers are smearing and deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding preventing full inspection of bearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated and splitting around circumference of tread ,no cords visible at time of test

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

pad wear warning light is on

wipers are smearing and deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,203 miles

E.S.P warning lamp was on at start of test. possible intermittent fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads slightly deteriorated

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all four tyes deteriorated. treads cracked

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,596 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,896 miles

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

engine temperature gauge appears not to be working

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,832 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge in raised tread area

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn low on outer edge in raised tread area

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,724 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,721 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low on outer edges

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 BBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BBU, 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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KS53 BBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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