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NH53 PKO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,022 mi
Last recorded160,022 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 PKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 160,022 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 160,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 153,265 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 145,799 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 145,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 128,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 110,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2014 110,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,350 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,366 miles

Tyre tread 3mm off side front

Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,771 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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)

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 PKO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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