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NJ51 MCG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 MCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,433 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak at front

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 top arms are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a slight leak at front

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 top arms are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side looks like it getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,574 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,548 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

slight exhaust leak from nearside flexi joint

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,137 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm [inner bush] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 81,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm [inner bush] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,186 miles

Centre child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,761 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,706 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,427 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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NJ51 MCG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ51 MCG, 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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NJ51 MCG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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