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KS53 BDX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,000 mi
Last recorded194,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 194,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 192,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 192,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 189,885 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 189,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 183,000 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 183,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 167,000 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 167,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 151,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,709 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 143,709 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working O/s (1.1.C.1d)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

O/s rear inner position light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2014 136,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 136,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 128,087 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,685 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 99,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,814 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 87,814 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,959 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 BDX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KS53 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

KS53 BDX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is KS53 BDX safe to buy?

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