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NH04 VLB

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 149,772 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorating ... Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 134,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 124,720 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower engine torque restrictor bush perished.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 124,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower engine torque restrictor bush perished.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 113,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 107,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 102,460 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,308 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre bald on shoulders and cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 71,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,420 miles

Front Bumper slightly insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,474 miles

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

damage to front and rear of vehicle. pass and advice.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,998 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 VLB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VLB, 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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NH04 VLB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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