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EX04 NLA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,695 mi
Last recorded75,695 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 NLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

nsf track rod has play

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,335 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of them (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of them (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,307 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,019 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

airbag light stays on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,445 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 23,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EX04 NLA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX04 NLA, 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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EX04 NLA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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