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M88 NLN

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,013 mi
Last recorded196,013 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 196,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 195,979 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 184,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 173,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,771 miles

Nearside Front wipper blade worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wipper blade worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 170,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 157,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (inner & outter) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (top back inner) (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outter) (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 141,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,827 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 101,654 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,846 miles

Brake warning lamp is on.

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

Offside Front inner door card and handle missing. Door can be easily opened using cable end which is assesed as an appropriate control.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Brake warning lamp is on.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front inner door card and handle missing. Door can be easily opened using cable end which is assesed as an appropriate control.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,637 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,080 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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M88 NLN 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 82.4%.

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 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 M88 NLN, 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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M88 NLN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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