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DY54 KCO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Reverse lamps not working

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,536 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Reverse lamps not working

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 90,208 miles

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

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Jun 2023 90,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,242 miles

Nearside Front accident damage wing and bumper

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 85,242 miles

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

Nearside Front accident damage wing and bumper

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 82,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,414 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dirty/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dirty/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 64,127 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 62,283 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,257 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 59,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,990 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 53,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,330 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,121 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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DY54 KCO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY54 KCO, 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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DY54 KCO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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