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NL04 HJY

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

222,179 mi
Last recorded222,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 HJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 222,179 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 208,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner cills have plastic covers not allowing for full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2021 197,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 197,277 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 186,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 171,606 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 156,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 156,169 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake pad getting low appox 3mm

oil leak from around intercooler area

Fail 6 Jul 2016 135,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake pad getting low appox 3mm

oil leak from around intercooler area

Pass 11 Aug 2015 120,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,710 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 107,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,561 miles

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

corrosion build up on outer edges of both rear brake discs

possible diesel leak from engine bay,

Fail 2 Aug 2011 89,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion build up on outer edges of both rear brake discs

possible diesel leak from engine bay,

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,936 miles

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

corrosion build up on outer edges of both rear brake discs

offside front lower bumper skirt insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,572 miles

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

offside rear handbrake cable support bracket fractured

slight corrosion build up on both front brake discs

Pass 12 May 2008 46,322 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 46,322 miles

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

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

light corrosion build up on outer edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,077 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,019 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight corrosion and pitting on outer face of both front brake discs

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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NL04 HJY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL04 HJY, 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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NL04 HJY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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