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KW53 DXF

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 DXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 128,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,699 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 121,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,195 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 113,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,854 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 105,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,374 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,099 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,391 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,058 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,752 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 49,113 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 49,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,073 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 43,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all disc brake

Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 33,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2008 33,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,302 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 DXF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

KW53 DXF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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