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NL04 VTX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,318 mi
Last recorded174,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 174,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 171,656 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 171,654 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 168,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 165,466 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 161,304 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 156,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 156,868 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 151,984 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 145,888 miles

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

all suspension arms rubber bushes perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 145,848 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all suspension arms rubber bushes perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 139,250 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 130,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre heavily cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre heavily cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,584 miles

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

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age related wear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 105,808 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,448 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 62,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,859 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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NL04 VTX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NL04 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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