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NH04 SMU

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,297 mi
Last recorded135,297 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 105,124 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 89,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,146 miles

Front subframe repaired - weld

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2021 74,486 miles

Front Sub frame has been repaired

Rear sub frame corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 74,476 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 73,084 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,740 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,447 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,459 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 58,058 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 45,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,292 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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NH04 SMU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NH04 SMU, 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 NH04 SMU registered?

NH04 SMU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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