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NJ54 PLF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

218,652 mi
Last recorded218,652 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 PLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 218,652 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 218,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front position arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 217,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper front position arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 217,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear postition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper front position arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 215,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 213,370 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 211,304 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 211,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 207,988 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 205,571 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 200,513 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 200,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 194,839 miles

Tyres worn on edges of tread.

power steering judders at idle.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 185,874 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 185,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 174,166 miles

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

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

engine management light on

flywheel worn & noisey

Fail 30 Dec 2015 174,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

flywheel worn & noisey

Pass 19 Dec 2014 155,789 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 155,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 138,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 119,361 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 119,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside & offside wiper blades juddering across screen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,258 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

osr tyre wearing low outer edge

rear brake discs light corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,858 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 68,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,263 miles

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

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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NJ54 PLF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 NJ54 PLF, 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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NJ54 PLF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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