CarVerify

Free Car Check

HD53 KJZ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,144 mi
Last recorded123,144 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 123,144 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 1 May 2024 123,106 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s front inner cv gaiter slightly perished

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 104,859 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,369 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front suspension top arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front headlamp mounting brackets damaged/ repaired

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and edges worn low

nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 21 Nov 2018 99,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front suspension top arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and edges worn low

nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

rear number plate starting to fade

wiper/ washer switch damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,872 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front brakes slight imbalance- 23%

front suspension top rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,787 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,354 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,091 miles

condensation in both front headlamp units

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,774 miles

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

front discs heavily lipped

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,180 miles

both front tyres worn on their inner and outer edges

stone chips across windscreen

wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,449 miles

hand brake cables slightly tight in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,619 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HD53 KJZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HD53 KJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HD53 KJZ?

You can check the full history of HD53 KJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD53 KJZ registered?

HD53 KJZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is HD53 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 KJZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD53 KJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HD53 KJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.