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KR04 VLE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,015 mi
Last recorded207,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 VLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 207,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 206,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 169,811 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 On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 137,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2012 73,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Aug 2008 47,851 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 34,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KR04 VLE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KR04 VLE, 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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KR04 VLE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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