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DE54 NHG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,970 mi
Last recorded199,970 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 199,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 199,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 197,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear under body corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 197,269 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear under body corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 194,800 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 189,158 miles

Corrosion to bodywork

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 189,158 miles

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

Corrosion to bodywork

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 177,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wearing unevenly on inner edge

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 5 May 2020 177,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wearing unevenly on inner edge

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 162,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre nearing limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,424 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,306 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,213 miles

front tyres low 2mm

rear tyre srubbing on the inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,345 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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DE54 NHG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE54 NHG, 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 DE54 NHG registered?

DE54 NHG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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