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NV53 RYB

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,927 mi
Last recorded143,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 143,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front lower side of bumper insecure

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

excessive travel in handbrake

no coolant

subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 132,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 113,517 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 110,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash board

Fail 2 Jan 2013 108,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash board

emmision / engine managment light on dash doard

reverersing lights not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,380 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,380 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,292 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,379 miles

near side rear indicator lamp begining to fade to white.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,676 miles

Wipers operate slowly

Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wipers operate slowly

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,028 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 34,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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NV53 RYB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV53 RYB, 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 NV53 RYB registered?

NV53 RYB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for NV53 RYB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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