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KS53 BFE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,108 mi
Last recorded167,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 167,108 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 167,108 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine knocking slightly when idling

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and worn close to tread indicators

nearside front headlamp aim on highest limit

ofside front tyre pressure low

radiator has a slight coolant leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but characters not likely to be misread

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Pass 13 Jan 2010 142,298 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 127,059 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 127,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 121,420 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,420 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 9 Jan 2007 113,127 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 113,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BFE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 BFE registered?

KS53 BFE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is KS53 BFE safe to buy?

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