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NL54 OKT

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,009 mi
Last recorded155,009 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 OKT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 155,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around entire outer sidewall circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 149,668 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 145,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 139,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached ***Has detached*** (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noticed on during test. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 134,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,891 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly O/S front, noticed during road test. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 124,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,778 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 116,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,953 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,544 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,544 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,347 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED LIPS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 35,386 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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 OKT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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