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KS53 BVG

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,731 mi
Last recorded120,731 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 120,731 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member close to engine stabilizer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 119,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,794 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 112,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,184 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 108,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,442 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,097 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,347 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,502 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)

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 BVG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

KS53 BVG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is KS53 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 BVG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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