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KW53 AUE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,798 mi
Last recorded80,798 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 AUE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 80,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded at rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,350 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear brake discs crroded

middle exhaust section corroded & leaking slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear brake discs crroded

middle exhaust section corroded & leaking slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,076 miles

Rear diff leaking slightly

Small leak of gases from centre exhaust section

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre perishing on inside wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,139 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 41,312 miles

rear brake pads low

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 31 Dec 2011 41,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake pads low

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2010 38,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,228 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 34,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,639 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,386 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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KW53 AUE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW53 AUE, 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 KW53 AUE registered?

KW53 AUE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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