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NL54 NAE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,493 mi
Last recorded89,493 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 NAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 89,493 miles

Central Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower engine stabilizer / bush cracking / perishing.

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake servo pipe mounting clip at manifold mounting broken.

Front exhaust front pipe flexi- pipe / slight fracture in convolutions.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to caliper / Advised to replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multi- arched, slight scuff marked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 89,482 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, inner pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, inner pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower engine stabilizer / bush cracking / perishing.

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake servo pipe mounting clip at manifold mounting broken.

Front exhaust front pipe flexi- pipe / slight fracture in convolutions.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose to caliper / Advised to replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multi- arched, slight scuff marked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 89,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 78,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on inside wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,377 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,921 miles

ADVISE FRONT PIPE FLEXI ON EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED AND COMING AWAY

Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,921 miles

ADVISE FRONT PIPE FLEXI ON EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED AND COMING AWAY

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,858 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,263 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,631 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 NAE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

NL54 NAE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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