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KC04 VBP

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,735 mi
Last recorded187,735 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 187,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 180,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 173,633 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 173,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 165,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 161,143 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 161,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 156,306 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 156,306 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 151,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 151,920 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 148,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 141,399 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 130,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,562 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on and engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,806 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2007 19,336 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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KC04 VBP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KC04 VBP, 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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What year was KC04 VBP registered?

KC04 VBP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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