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BN54 NLX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

215,917 mi
Last recorded215,917 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 215,917 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 215,917 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 214,781 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 214,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 208,006 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 204,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 196,289 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 182,226 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 182,225 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 158,117 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 16 Jan 2013 158,117 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,043 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 130,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 104,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine incident warning lamp is illuminated

windscreen has damage-light scratching in zone A but not affecting drivers view to front

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,945 miles

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

engine incident warning lamp is illuminated

windscreen has damage-light scratching in zone A but not affecting drivers view to front

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,323 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3MM.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,806 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN54 NLX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN54 NLX, 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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BN54 NLX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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