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NV54 ELU

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,952 mi
Last recorded140,952 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 ELU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 140,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

Pass 4 Sep 2020 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,830 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,876 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 115,876 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,916 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both various (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,329 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,715 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing for full inspection of adult belt(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,715 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing for full inspection of adult belt(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,152 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,929 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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NV54 ELU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NV54 ELU, 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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NV54 ELU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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