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MK04 KUY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,083 mi
Last recorded146,083 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 KUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 146,083 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 137,044 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 137,044 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 123,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mount corroded (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,676 miles

Belt Tensioner slight play

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 116,676 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower suspension arm bushes large cuts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Belt Tensioner slight play

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,197 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn close to limit x 4

Fail 14 Feb 2019 103,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge damaged to cords[ inner edge worn close to limit] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front anti roll bar link bushes worn close to limit x 4

front inner brake pads worn close to limit unable to view fully

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,309 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes starting to degrade

front anti roll bar link bushes worn x 4

rear number plate starting to degrade

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,646 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn x 4 close to limits

nearside handbrake cable loose

rear reg plate starting to degrade within limits time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes worn x 4 close to limits

nearside handbrake cable loose

rear reg plate starting to degrade within limits time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,999 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes degraded change asap

both rear indicators turning white close to limits

front anti roll bar link bushes x 4 worn

nearside front tyre inner wall degraded

rear registration plate degraded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 78,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear brake flexi pipes degraded change asap

both rear indicators turning white close to limits

front anti roll bar link bushes x 4 worn

nearside front tyre inner wall degraded

rear registration plate degraded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,417 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 51,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,825 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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MK04 KUY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MK04 KUY, 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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MK04 KUY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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