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AY53 KTC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,697 mi
Last recorded190,697 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 190,697 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 179,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 174,436 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 174,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2017 158,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,766 miles

Bulges in nearside rear tyre, Just legal

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full access to adult seat belt

Front tyres worn to wear markers and worn very low on inner and outer edges. Just legal. 195/65/15 V

Obstructions removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2014 121,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2014 121,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,430 miles

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 82,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,588 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,375 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,375 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,609 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,467 miles

O/s/head lamp aim only just in & wont adjust anymore.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,611 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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AY53 KTC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 KTC, 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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AY53 KTC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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