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FA54 NSJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,963 mi
Last recorded228,963 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 228,963 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 212,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Parking brake limit just met

Fail 29 Jan 2022 212,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Parking brake limit just met

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 198,617 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 188,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 177,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,288 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,168 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,883 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 85,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 79,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bulkhead drains blocked

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,092 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,911 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 54,911 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,414 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,606 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 32,600 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FA54 NSJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FA54 NSJ, 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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FA54 NSJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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