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893 KAE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration893 KAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,582 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 128,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,913 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,677 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 85,674 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,802 miles

EM light on

both front tyres bold on inner edges. 235/45R17

n/s/f tyre on 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3-4mm

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,697 miles

undertray insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

undertray insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,669 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc,s worn

Fail 31 Dec 2010 34,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,480 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 30,478 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,585 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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893 KAE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 893 KAE, 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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893 KAE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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