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NJ54 VHG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,924 mi
Last recorded181,924 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 181,924 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 181,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 172,252 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 117,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 160,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 141,532 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 141,532 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,990 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 122,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 100,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,513 miles

damage on offside front wing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,224 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 57,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VHG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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