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NA54 BYZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,202 mi
Last recorded164,202 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 BYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 164,202 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 159,782 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 153,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 153,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 148,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both registration plates worn

chassis and suspension corroded

front upper suspension arm bushes worn both sides

Fail 18 Sep 2019 143,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both registration plates worn

chassis and suspension corroded

front upper suspension arm bushes worn both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 133,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 124,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,450 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,070 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,156 miles

both front tyres close to limit (tread 2mm)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to limit (tread 2mm)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,707 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 57,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,616 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,613 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,227 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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NA54 BYZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NA54 BYZ, 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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What year was NA54 BYZ registered?

NA54 BYZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is NA54 BYZ safe to buy?

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