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FG54 NLU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,605 mi
Last recorded178,605 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 NLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 178,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2019 178,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 170,843 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 170,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 157,700 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 157,588 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,566 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,068 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 109,907 miles

all brake discs slightly lipped

auxillary belt noisey

ecu light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,179 miles

Front tyres getting abit worn at Inner tread edges

N/S/R indicator bulb abit faded

N/S/R tyre abit low on tread

O/S/R tyre nearing limits of tread wear

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,923 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,917 miles

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

Both rear b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,946 miles

Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

Low output at screen wash.

Surface rust at brake disc faces.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,525 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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FG54 NLU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG54 NLU, 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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FG54 NLU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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