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KS53 CAE

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,260 mi
Last recorded231,260 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 231,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 221,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 221,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 196,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 183,367 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 183,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 120,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,200 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 80,277 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,606 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 53,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,717 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 CAE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAE, 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

How do I check the history of KS53 CAE?

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What year was KS53 CAE registered?

KS53 CAE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is KS53 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 CAE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS53 CAE have outstanding finance?

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