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DN53 KCK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 KCK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 156,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray /side trims loose

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,292 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 plastic over sill insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 6 Jan 2023 145,287 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 plastic over sill insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,019 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,949 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,966 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 121,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,909 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,904 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,958 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 67,958 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,722 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 60,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 41,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,787 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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DN53 KCK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DN53 KCK, 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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DN53 KCK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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