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AO54 NZJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

260,221 mi
Last recorded260,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 NZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 260,221 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 259,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 253,929 miles

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

both rear shocker cover insecure

n/s/r parking brake insecuring braket corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2024 253,918 miles

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

Brake hose excessively chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shocker cover insecure

n/s/r parking brake insecuring braket corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2023 244,239 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2023 244,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2022 233,935 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2021 213,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 213,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 195,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 179,274 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jan 2018 165,012 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 162,530 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2016 162,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 157,113 miles

Both rear brake pipe flexi hoses perished

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 157,113 miles

Both rear brake pipe flexi hoses perished

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 146,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise brake check due to condition of discs

Pass 14 Dec 2013 138,114 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 138,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 132,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,512 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 108,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 93,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,267 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,291 miles

o/s brake lamp not working at start of test but not flickering with a light tap at end of test. intermittant display showing n/s/r brake lamp out-bulb working

Fail 26 Feb 2008 82,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s brake lamp not working at start of test but not flickering with a light tap at end of test. intermittant display showing n/s/r brake lamp out-bulb working

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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AO54 NZJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO54 NZJ, 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 AO54 NZJ registered?

AO54 NZJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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