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KS53 CBX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,539 mi
Last recorded188,539 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 188,539 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

middle box pealing

Pass 19 Oct 2019 179,265 miles

Exhaust Mid Section Skin Peeling

Rear Boot will not open from outside

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2019 179,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Mid Section Skin Peeling

Rear Boot will not open from outside

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2018 167,650 miles

Offside Front Headlight mounting broken

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 167,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlight mounting broken

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

Pass 3 Dec 2017 155,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres approx 2mm/3mm inner edge worn 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance headlamp unit steamed/filled with water on lens (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

under tray

Fail 28 Nov 2017 155,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement U shape link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement U shape link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement U shape link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected cannot connect tester to check operation of trailer socket looks like trailer socket pins damage (1.9.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres approx 2mm/3mm inner edge worn 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance headlamp unit steamed/filled with water on lens (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

under tray

Pass 14 Oct 2016 204,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 204,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 201,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper dust covers slightly insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 201,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe / crossmember at suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear upper cover slightly insecure

Offside Rear upper cover slightly insecure

disc pad warning lamp on / pads ok

Fail 13 Feb 2015 197,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 197,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 185,262 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 170,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,271 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 133,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,058 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 99,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 61,153 miles

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

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

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 CBX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

KS53 CBX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is KS53 CBX safe to buy?

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