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KV54 TYK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

231,287 mi
Last recorded231,287 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 231,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 226,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 219,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 219,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 205,389 miles

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever pivot high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade chattering

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Oct 2022 205,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever pivot high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade chattering

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Oct 2021 189,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated, all

Fail 27 Oct 2021 189,306 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated, all

Pass 12 Oct 2020 174,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body corroding...sharp edges forming

Pass 4 Nov 2019 156,154 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,905 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 145,905 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake insecure pad carrier insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear buahes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres slight wear to outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2017 130,637 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear buahes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres slight wear to outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,628 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 8 Oct 2015 105,626 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,203 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 94,203 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn very badly outer edge/tyre on limits

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in nearside front tyre / side wall damage

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate is water marked

Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,651 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges side wall damage

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,321 miles

n/s/f/ tyre badly worn on inner & outer edge

o/s/f/ tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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KV54 TYK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KV54 TYK, 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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KV54 TYK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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