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NU04 XLC

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,615 mi
Last recorded152,615 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 XLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 152,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 145,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 131,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 129,179 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 129,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 113,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 111,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,827 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 105,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,142 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 90,137 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 83,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,328 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 67,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,171 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,214 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

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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NU04 XLC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NU04 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU04 XLC registered?

NU04 XLC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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