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KY04 ELJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

252,254 mi
Last recorded252,254 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 ELJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 252,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 241,951 miles

Lower under body covers / trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2023 232,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 219,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 210,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 204,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 192,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 178,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 178,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 173,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 173,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked rear (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 165,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 155,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 147,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 128,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,832 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 65,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 65,464 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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KY04 ELJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY04 ELJ, 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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KY04 ELJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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