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KS53 BFV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,057 mi
Last recorded180,057 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 180,057 miles

all four top suspension arms on front are in poor condition ( bushes starting to split)

Fail 27 Nov 2020 180,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all four top suspension arms on front are in poor condition ( bushes starting to split)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2019 173,935 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

off side front tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Dec 2019 173,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked zone b (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,949 miles

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 Front door trim sticking out

Fail 27 Nov 2018 163,947 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Front door trim sticking out

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

abs lamp on intermittent

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,964 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRE N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRE N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,944 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRES VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

R BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

R DISCS WORN.

R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,855 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 131,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level low

water in scuttle panel by battery

Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,319 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 118,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,679 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,804 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,936 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise air bag warning lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise air bag warning lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,660 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,648 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,261 miles

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

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

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 BFV 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 62.5%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

KS53 BFV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is KS53 BFV safe to buy?

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