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NJ04 GFG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 167,976 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 167,974 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2025 167,965 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside & Offside not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to caliper via banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hole in wing created by rust but not likely to cause harm if brushed up against

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 161,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 152,227 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 140,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,242 miles

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,820 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,681 miles

Brake performance not tested rear discs badly worn (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,928 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded in centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated flap cracked off (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 117,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded in centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot needs to be opned too inspect boot floor. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated flap cracked off (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,064 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 111,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,530 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,270 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,674 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,789 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 63,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,756 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,881 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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NJ04 GFG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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