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KV04 YSU

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,720 mi
Last recorded202,720 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 202,720 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all4 tyresjust above limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 190,029 miles

Brake servo operating but vacuum assistance appears slow to build up once depleted. System may require maintenance or repair.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 189,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake servo operating but vacuum assistance appears slow to build up once depleted. System may require maintenance or repair.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering shudder when turning at idle, drive system requires maintenance or repair.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 176,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 176,399 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 147,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 147,455 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 132,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,447 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,008 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 100,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,770 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 and nearside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,437 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,436 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2007 31,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 31,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KV04 YSU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KV04 YSU, 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 KV04 YSU registered?

KV04 YSU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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