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NL54 MUV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,866 mi
Last recorded140,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 MUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 140,866 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 140,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 131,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,119 miles

rear subframe bushes worn / wear on front track control arm bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,668 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,685 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 121,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 111,823 miles

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

surface corrosion on floor in places

Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,885 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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NL54 MUV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL54 MUV, 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 NL54 MUV registered?

NL54 MUV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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