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KB53 UDM

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

214,382 mi
Last recorded214,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 UDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2016 214,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2016 214,382 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 193,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 179,518 miles

Both headlight aims low but with-in tolerance

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriated but no cord structure showing

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Nearside wiper blade leaves slight streaks across swept area of windscreen but meets required standards

Offside front position light dim

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Various stonechips in windscreen

front registration plate sightly loose on one fixing point but secure

Fail 20 Feb 2014 179,518 miles

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

Both headlight aims low but with-in tolerance

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriated but no cord structure showing

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Nearside wiper blade leaves slight streaks across swept area of windscreen but meets required standards

Offside front position light dim

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Various stonechips in windscreen

front registration plate sightly loose on one fixing point but secure

Pass 15 Feb 2013 164,578 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Both front anti-roll bar rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Offside front position light dim

Plastic undertray hanging down on nearside front but unlikely to become detatched from vehicle

Stone damage to windscreen in zone A close to 10mm diameter limit

Fail 15 Feb 2013 164,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All four brake discs corroded

Both front anti-roll bar rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front position light dim

Plastic undertray hanging down on nearside front but unlikely to become detatched from vehicle

Stone damage to windscreen in zone A close to 10mm diameter limit

Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs badly worn and lipped!

rear discs pitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower arm front ball joints

Fail 11 Aug 2009 123,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 123,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 122,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 122,648 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 117,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 117,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,762 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 103,762 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KB53 UDM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KB53 UDM, 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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KB53 UDM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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