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NT53 DHC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

232,678 mi
Last recorded232,678 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 232,678 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 217,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 215,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 207,995 miles

Drivers window inoperative

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 207,995 miles

Drivers window inoperative

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking injector return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 204,132 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2018 204,132 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 197,718 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake flexi bracket broken but not insecure

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 190,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 178,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 178,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 166,543 miles

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

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

Offside rear disc corroded on outer face.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 166,543 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear disc corroded on outer face.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 152,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2013 152,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 137,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,871 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 95,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 20 Feb 2009 69,208 miles

Dent in o/s rear door & sill

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear roll bar collers cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,429 miles

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

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

rear rollbar collers cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,998 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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NT53 DHC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NT53 DHC, 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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NT53 DHC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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