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KS04 BVF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

228,878 mi
Last recorded228,878 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 BVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 228,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 228,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre heat shield loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 220,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 220,514 miles

Brake performance not tested due to insecure brake pad n/s/r outer (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested due to low engine oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad has come away from back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 203,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 180,513 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 180,511 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 166,150 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

all rear suspension bushes weak

boot not fully checked as full

both number plate lamps dull

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 7 Aug 2017 166,150 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all rear suspension bushes weak

boot not fully checked as full

both number plate lamps dull

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,592 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 115,854 miles

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)

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

damage to windscreen

lower park brake force on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,854 miles

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)

damage to windscreen

lower park brake force on nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,607 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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KS04 BVF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS04 BVF, 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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KS04 BVF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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