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MH04 NWL

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,980 mi
Last recorded194,980 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 194,980 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 187,375 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2024 183,059 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2023 169,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 156,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 144,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 137,490 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 137,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 137,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 128,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

water leak at back of the engine

Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,091 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 125,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and bonnet safety catch stuck (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,841 miles

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted, unable to properly check this seatbelt

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 103,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,489 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front under tray broken away

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front under tray broken away

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT UNDER TRAY HEAVILY DAMAGED/ SECURED WITH ZIP TIES

near side front abs wiring loom not secure in strut bracket

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle previously jacked under front inner track control arm monts (DISTORTED AND FOULING ARMS)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 82,580 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT UNDER TRAY HEAVILY DAMAGED/ SECURED WITH ZIP TIES

near side front abs wiring loom not secure in strut bracket

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle previously jacked under front inner track control arm monts (DISTORTED AND FOULING ARMS)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,393 miles

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 21 Jan 2010 67,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,079 miles

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

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

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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MH04 NWL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MH04 NWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH04 NWL registered?

MH04 NWL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MH04 NWL safe to buy?

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