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2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 CSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 108,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,006 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 94,281 miles

Brake hoses & Pipes Corroded

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension/ Springs / Shock absorbers/ Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is fully Under-sealed

Fail 29 May 2018 94,281 miles

Brake hoses & Pipes Corroded

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension/ Springs / Shock absorbers/ Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is fully Under-sealed

Pass 28 May 2017 93,283 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

plastic covers fitted oil leak vehicle has been stood

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

vehicle has been stood

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,747 miles

Eml light on

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,747 miles

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

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

Eml light on

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 77,404 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,404 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,547 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2008 31,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,076 miles

both registration plates secure but stuck on top of another set

Pass 10 May 2007 22,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 22,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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NJ04 CSV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NJ04 CSV, 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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NJ04 CSV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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