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KS53 BNN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,264 mi
Last recorded216,264 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 216,264 miles

EM light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 216,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 203,689 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

Under vehicle trays covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 203,689 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under vehicle trays covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 187,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min

Fail 8 Oct 2014 187,356 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min

Pass 16 Oct 2013 170,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 148,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 148,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine cover missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 134,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 118,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 118,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 98,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight play in both front lower front ball joints

Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,717 miles

Slight play in both front lower front ball joints

Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 80,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 57,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CAM BELT DUE AT 60000 MILES

centre rear seatbelt buckle wrong side of its stop

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 BNN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BNN, 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 BNN registered?

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

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