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OE53 KLC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,518 mi
Last recorded198,518 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 198,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 189,974 miles

Coolant level on min

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 189,974 miles

Coolant level on min

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 189,299 miles

All front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Exhaust hangers & clamps corroded

Exhaust system corroding

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside rear drivesaft oil seal weeping

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Under tray in slight poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2017 183,285 miles

Brake warning light on

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 183,273 miles

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

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

Brake warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 173,020 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 161,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 158,949 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Fail 18 Dec 2014 158,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Pass 4 Dec 2013 153,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose

exhaust corroded

sills covered

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plate

Pass 13 Dec 2012 148,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 141,370 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a cut in the tread

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 127,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 113,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,720 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 65,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,520 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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OE53 KLC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OE53 KLC, 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 OE53 KLC registered?

OE53 KLC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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