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NC04 SKN

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,939 mi
Last recorded191,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 SKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 191,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 185,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 179,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 176,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 176,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise : second rear exhaust box external corrosion and peeling

Pass 31 Oct 2020 174,872 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted cant see all the components

Fail 31 Oct 2020 174,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted cant see all the components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 165,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 154,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm , inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 148,819 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both outer perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 143,322 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 143,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 128,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 117,870 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 64,246 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 64,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 42,266 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 42,266 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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NC04 SKN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC04 SKN, 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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NC04 SKN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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