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NL54 HVB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,379 mi
Last recorded159,379 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 HVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 156,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 156,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear, upper suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed, deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear, upper suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 151,530 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper suspension arms. Front. Inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper suspension arms. Rear. Inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 146,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bent (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 129,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,311 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,093 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,148 miles

the n/s/r tyre is heavy worn on the inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the n/s/r tyre is heavy worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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NL54 HVB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL54 HVB, 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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NL54 HVB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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