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NH53 OTV

2004 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,058 mi
Last recorded116,058 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 OTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 116,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 116,058 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,666 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 109,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,665 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

SLIGHT FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION PARTS

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISH BONE BUSHES

Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre nearly bald on inner edge,Wheel Alignment

Offside Front headlamp is fading

Offside Front tyre was under inflated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension bushes are deteriorating.

corrosion around braking components

corrosion on front and rear subframes

engine management light staying on

exhaust heavily corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2018 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,783 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cloudy/scratched (1.7.5a)

Sat-Nav on windscreen (low os) & multiple items hanging from rear view mirror are not seriously restricting view at time of test

clutch pedal has high biting point & clutch slipping - further investigation required to confirm fault

Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,783 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cloudy/scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code:2312 size: 235/45ZR17W XL

Sat-Nav on windscreen (low os) & multiple items hanging from rear view mirror are not seriously restricting view at time of test

clutch pedal has high biting point & clutch slipping - further investigation required to confirm fault

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,918 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,394 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint have slight play

nearside front tyre VERY CLOSE TO 1:6MM LIMIT

slight brake bind from offside rear wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2014 89,394 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint have slight play

nearside front tyre VERY CLOSE TO 1:6MM LIMIT

slight brake bind from offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,214 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 79,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,018 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,825 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,612 miles

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

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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NH53 OTV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NH53 OTV, 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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NH53 OTV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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