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KV04 YXL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 178,304 miles

Slight corrosion on front wheel arches

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2026 178,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on front wheel arches

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2025 166,143 miles

front wings corroded but not structural

has corrosion under body and sills but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2024 162,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 149,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 145,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2022 145,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 May 2021 140,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 137,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Full length under trays fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 4 Apr 2019 136,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 133,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,389 miles

Full length undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of underside

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,955 miles

Wipers poor condition just clearing screen.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 117,953 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers poor condition just clearing screen.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,371 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 79,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,184 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,339 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,768 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 YXL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

KV04 YXL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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