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NJ54 VGV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,379 mi
Last recorded189,379 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 189,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 177,079 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 177,060 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 174,050 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 174,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 172,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 172,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 136,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 142,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 125,976 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,496 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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NJ54 VGV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGV, 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 NJ54 VGV registered?

NJ54 VGV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is NJ54 VGV safe to buy?

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