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KV04 YYJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,422 mi
Last recorded202,422 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 202,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 186,194 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 186,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 167,118 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 167,095 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 157,250 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 157,247 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 142,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 128,801 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 111,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,503 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked not exposing cordes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked not exposing cordes

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,088 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,088 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,767 miles

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

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

Rear pads becoming low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,965 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 57,965 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 30,194 miles

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

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

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

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 YYJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

KV04 YYJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is KV04 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 YYJ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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