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NH53 OTW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,001 mi
Last recorded195,001 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 OTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 195,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED COVERING SOME ITEMS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 190,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 190,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 186,332 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 186,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 179,483 miles

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes slightly split

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s headlamp slightly loose, top brackets broken

n/s/r brake flexi pipe cracked

n/s/r lamp cracked, darker/dimmer than o/s

n/s/r shocker, slightly damp/misting at top

n/s/r tyre stepped/worn low inner edge

o/s/r brake flexi pipe cracked

o/s/r indicator going pale

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear washer inop

small nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2011 158,232 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit (2mm) and worn lower on edges

n/s headlamp slightly loose/damaged

n/s/f side light slightly dim

noise on engine

o/s/f shocker, very slight misting at top

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake discs worn

under tray and lower of front bumper damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2011 158,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres close to legal limit (2mm) and worn lower on edges

n/s/f side light slightly dim

noise on engine

o/s/f shocker, very slight misting at top

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake discs worn

under tray and lower of front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 138,048 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2009 115,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 94,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,546 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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NH53 OTW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OTW, 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 NH53 OTW registered?

NH53 OTW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is NH53 OTW safe to buy?

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