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KW53 YHE

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,964 mi
Last recorded140,964 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 YHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 140,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak requires further investigation as undertrays fitted recommend repair ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 140,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak requires further investigation as undertrays fitted recommend repair ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 133,621 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

EML on

N/S/R tyre tread low and nailed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

O/S/R tyre on limit

Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

O/S/R tyre tread low

Fail 21 Jan 2016 115,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre tread low

Fail 31 Jan 2015 109,611 miles

Coolant leak

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

wet when tested

wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,611 miles

Coolant leak

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

wet when tested

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,827 miles

O/S rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 101,822 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 77,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,550 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,696 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 65,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YHE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW53 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

KW53 YHE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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