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K31 EHT

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,166 mi
Last recorded151,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 EHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 151,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 148,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 145,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 142,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,657 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both back and front slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,245 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,798 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

front discs wearing low and slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,759 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

engine light on

front discs wearing low and slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,921 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Engine has bad oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre has small cracks in side wall

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Engine has bad oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre has small cracks in side wall

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,911 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 72,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,262 miles

air bag warning light on throughout test.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,262 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,224 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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K31 EHT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 K31 EHT, 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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K31 EHT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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