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KV04 YVU

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

209,484 mi
Last recorded209,484 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 209,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and inner side worn from inner wing mudshield loose and touching tyre,

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 209,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sise wall has cords showing,205/55 R16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads starting to go metal to metal with disc (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted the wrong way round or wrong side of car. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and inner side worn from inner wing mudshield loose and touching tyre,

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 201,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 201,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 192,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 192,615 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 184,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 184,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 168,599 miles

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

UNDERSIDE PANELS DAMAGED/MISSING.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 168,599 miles

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE PANELS DAMAGED/MISSING.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 148,939 miles

BONNET RELEASE SECONDARY CATCH FOR ATTENTION.

DASH AMBER POWERTRAIN LIGHT ON.

FRONT TYRES 3mm.

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm.

O/S UPPER W/SCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE. FRONT AND REAR NoPLATE DETERIORATED.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 148,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BONNET RELEASE SECONDARY CATCH FOR ATTENTION.

DASH AMBER POWERTRAIN LIGHT ON.

FRONT TYRES 3mm.

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S UPPER W/SCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE. FRONT AND REAR NoPLATE DETERIORATED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED/POOR CONDITION.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 140,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 140,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 127,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,631 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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KV04 YVU 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 61.1%.

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 YVU, 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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KV04 YVU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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