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KS53 BDY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,677 mi
Last recorded157,677 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 157,677 miles

Nearside Rear crack in indicator lens

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2020 147,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 142,936 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,981 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Nearside Front Tyre very low tread just acceptable

Nearside Rear Child seat base fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt

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

Offside Front Headlight loose

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Small cut on tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp bit dim

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

front number plate is cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2017 133,103 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp bit dim

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

front number plate is cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,446 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,154 miles

Offside headlight aim on lower edge of setting tolerance

Slight exhaust gas leak from turbcharger flexible coupling

Small stone chip on windscreen in zone B

Two small scratches on windscreen in zone A

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,468 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,348 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 BDY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KS53 BDY, 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 BDY registered?

KS53 BDY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is KS53 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 BDY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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