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MA54 NMK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,176 mi
Last recorded167,176 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 NMK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 167,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 166,805 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 162,005 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 162,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 160,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 155,807 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,190 miles

Engine management and oil sensor light on

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure slightly dim as well (4.7.1 (c) (i))

engine oil on minimum

offside rear bump stop split

rear gearbox mount 1 bolt missing

Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arms both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 130,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arms both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,855 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,024 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,766 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 98,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,661 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,980 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,980 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,094 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

heater plug light flashing on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,969 miles

front no.plate cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front no.plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,331 miles

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,331 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,794 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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MA54 NMK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA54 NMK, 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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MA54 NMK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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