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OE53 KNU

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,754 mi
Last recorded156,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 156,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 156,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 142,331 miles

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight wear/play in n/s/f lower swivels

Fail 1 May 2018 142,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres on limits

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight wear/play in n/s/f lower swivels

Pass 18 May 2017 133,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 133,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,658 miles

brake hoses perishing

front tyres close to limits & worn on inner edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,655 miles

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

brake hoses perishing

front tyres close to limits & worn on inner edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,888 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 118,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 118,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,030 miles

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

CV grease around Nearside Outer Constant Velocity joint gaitor but visually OK

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 172,120 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 161,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 161,146 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 146,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 146,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 129,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 106,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 106,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,113 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 86,113 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,490 miles

nearside front side repeater coming loose

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 KNU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc 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 OE53 KNU, 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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OE53 KNU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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