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KR53 HCK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

234,092 mi
Last recorded234,092 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HCK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 234,092 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 221,411 miles

all suspension arm bushes worn with play

brake pedal starting to go hard

heavy oil residue all over engine

knocking noises from front pulley area

n/s/rear tyre worn low

Fail 20 Jun 2018 221,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all suspension arm bushes worn with play

brake pedal starting to go hard

heavy oil residue all over engine

knocking noises from front pulley area

n/s/rear tyre worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 212,042 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 212,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 202,100 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 195,256 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 195,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 185,996 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f cracking on inner wall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 176,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 162,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 162,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 146,951 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 146,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 102,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,790 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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KR53 HCK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR53 HCK, 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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KR53 HCK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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