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L20 KMB

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 KMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 149,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,218 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 146,218 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 143,748 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 143,618 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

OSF tyre worn on edges and has a nail in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,697 miles

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2018 140,697 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,744 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Jul 2017 135,744 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,481 miles

Service warning lamp on

Engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2016 128,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Engine management light on

Service warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,954 miles

Brake pads warning light on

OSF upper wishbone rubber split

Fail 13 Jun 2014 112,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pads warning light on

OSF upper wishbone rubber split

Fail 16 May 2014 112,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

OSF upper wishbone rubber split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,085 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSR tyre low in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,200 miles

n/s/f tyre slight splits

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,260 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Pass 29 May 2010 81,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 66,524 miles

both rear tyres cracking inside edge

Pass 31 May 2007 56,310 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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L20 KMB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L20 KMB, 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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L20 KMB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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