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NH53 WMK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,861 mi
Last recorded173,861 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 WMK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 173,861 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 173,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 168,671 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 168,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 161,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 161,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 155,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 149,255 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 149,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 128,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 122,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 112,008 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,677 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 107,677 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,500 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 85,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,385 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 WMK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

NH53 WMK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is NH53 WMK safe to buy?

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