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NA04 SBU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,663 mi
Last recorded133,663 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA04 SBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 133,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing on fuel tank but not creating a risk of fire

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2024 125,793 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber dust sleeve adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber dust sleeve adrift

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure above exhaust silencer

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing on fuel tank but not creating a risk of fire

Fail 10 Apr 2024 125,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber dust sleeve adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber dust sleeve adrift

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure above exhaust silencer

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing on fuel tank but not creating a risk of fire

Pass 13 Apr 2023 110,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,515 miles

NSF / NSR / OSR / TYRES PERISHING

Pass 28 May 2019 84,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,365 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 82,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 79,763 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2016 77,129 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 77,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,236 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,236 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 44,204 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 44,204 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,368 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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NA04 SBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA04 SBU, 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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NA04 SBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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