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KS53 BHX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 122,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,135 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,134 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front upper rear most (2.4.G.2)

Childseat fitted to Nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt.

Offside front tyre on 3mm.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,017 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,849 miles

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

oil low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in offside rear tailamp

Fail 13 Nov 2008 42,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,576 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 26,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front 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 BHX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

KS53 BHX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is KS53 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 BHX shows 24 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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