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NC54 HLZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,682 mi
Last recorded153,682 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 HLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 153,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 153,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 140,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front servo vacuum pipe repaired of glued

Fail 11 Feb 2025 140,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front servo vacuum pipe repaired of glued

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,746 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 112,403 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,126 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 104,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 97w also split in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure heavily damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 97w also split in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure heavily damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,046 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,604 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,717 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,716 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,633 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are getting lumpy on the inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,647 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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NC54 HLZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NC54 HLZ, 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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NC54 HLZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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