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KS53 BNF

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,458 mi
Last recorded176,458 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 176,458 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 168,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 160,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 153,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 147,312 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 147,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 143,225 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 137,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,677 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2018 133,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,211 miles

slight play nsr anti roll bar link

slight play nsr anti roll bar link

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,715 miles

chips in window screen

inner front top arm bushes split

oil leak rear diff

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,397 miles

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

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

chips in window screen

inner front top arm bushes split

oil leak rear diff

Pass 24 Apr 2015 145,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,591 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,678 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,036 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 BNF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BNF, 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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KS53 BNF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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