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NH53 OTY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,468 mi
Last recorded115,468 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 OTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 109,782 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,224 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,157 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,832 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,324 miles

Bulb failure light on but all bulbs are working

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,245 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 75,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

slight corrosion on brake discs

under trays

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,629 miles

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

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

under tray,s fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,955 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast system corroded

front to rear all four discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,844 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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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 26 Jan 2011 44,524 miles

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

undertray insecure at rear

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,969 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,362 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 10,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check all fuel lines and brake pipes as hidden under plastic covers.

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 OTY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NH53 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

NH53 OTY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is NH53 OTY safe to buy?

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