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BG54 NKZ

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,436 mi
Last recorded153,436 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 153,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 153,434 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 149,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 145,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 145,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,439 miles

Heatshield above rear silencer loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 142,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine oil level on minimum ( added oil)

Heatshield above rear silencer loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 139,610 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Craked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,578 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 134,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to o/s, should be to n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to o/s, should be to n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,430 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,087 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,580 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,625 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,615 miles

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

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

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 15 Nov 2011 77,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,581 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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BG54 NKZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG54 NKZ, 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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BG54 NKZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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