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HK04 KBZ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,987 mi
Last recorded144,987 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 KBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,987 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 144,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 144,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

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

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

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

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2018 136,209 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

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

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

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

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 127,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,707 miles

Child seat fitted visual on main belts only

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

Pass 28 May 2015 103,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f suspension bushs cracking

o/s/f top suspension bushs cracking

Fail 28 May 2015 103,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f suspension bushs cracking

o/s/f top suspension bushs cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,813 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)

outer wall of n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished slightly also tread depth on 2mm

Pass 1 May 2012 71,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 56,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,609 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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HK04 KBZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HK04 KBZ, 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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HK04 KBZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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