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KY04 YAF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,941 mi
Last recorded157,941 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 YAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 157,941 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 157,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 153,684 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2021 153,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,385 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 150,241 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 146,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 146,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,919 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 137,548 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Also has slight rumble when spun (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 133,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Also has slight rumble when spun (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 125,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,321 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 118,321 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 114,973 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 114,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 89,654 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 YAF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KY04 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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