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KR53 HDA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

202,502 mi
Last recorded202,502 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 202,502 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 202,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured pin sheared (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 200,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 200,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 198,778 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN + STARTING BOND FAILURE

Fail 2 Nov 2023 198,778 miles

Emissions unable to be completed AIR LEAK FROM TURBO CAUSING EXESS SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN + STARTING BOND FAILURE

Pass 5 Nov 2022 196,919 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 196,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 194,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 191,939 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

Amber brake warning light on

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside front inner brake disc corroded

Offside rear lens slight crack

Fail 13 Nov 2020 191,939 miles

Amber brake warning light on

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside front inner brake disc corroded

Offside rear lens slight crack

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2019 181,316 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges and cracking

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear washer and wiper inop and wiper blade split

Fail 4 Nov 2019 181,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Also worn on both edges and worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges and cracking

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear washer and wiper inop and wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2018 170,429 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 170,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,179 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,426 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 19 Aug 2014 133,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 127,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 127,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,776 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,971 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 100,280 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE ( GETTING NEAR LIMIT)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTY CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,313 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 HDA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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