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KD04 XEA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 141,936 miles

Engine cover, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2026 141,935 miles

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

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

Engine cover, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2025 134,663 miles

Front fog light slightly broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking on top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate slightly crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,936 miles

All tyres wearing on edge.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 126,936 miles

All tyres wearing on edge.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,040 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2022 110,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,075 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front top suspension arm bushes perished

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate delaminated

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,317 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,772 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front upper suspension arms slightly perished

both rear rubber flexi brake pipes perishing

front number plate cracked

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 85,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,866 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 51,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,767 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,548 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)

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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KD04 XEA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KD04 XEA, 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 KD04 XEA registered?

KD04 XEA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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