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KU04 DBX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,175 mi
Last recorded166,175 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 DBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2020 166,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding reading 20 kg (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 156,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 148,277 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 148,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,659 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges close to minimum

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,659 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges close to minimum

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,064 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Both front tyres worn on edges to legal minimum close to cords

Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Both front tyres worn on edges to legal minimum close to cords

Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,065 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,065 miles

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,755 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,755 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,397 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,843 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,178 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,108 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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KU04 DBX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU04 DBX, 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 KU04 DBX registered?

KU04 DBX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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