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NL04 XWX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,452 mi
Last recorded233,452 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 233,452 miles

Offside Front Wing Corroded at Base

Fail 26 Sep 2025 233,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wing Corroded at Base

Pass 24 Sep 2024 227,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 227,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 224,233 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 224,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 221,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 218,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 218,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 215,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 211,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 203,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 196,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 306,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 300,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 294,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 174,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 130,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 117,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 102,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,430 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,809 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 67,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL04 XWX, 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 NL04 XWX registered?

NL04 XWX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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