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NV54 HWJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

229,662 mi
Last recorded229,662 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 HWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 229,662 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 223,171 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 217,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 212,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 206,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 200,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 195,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 195,528 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 186,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 168,242 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 168,030 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,092 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 148,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 129,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,751 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,339 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,589 miles

rear number plate begining to delamanate.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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NV54 HWJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HWJ, 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 NV54 HWJ registered?

NV54 HWJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is NV54 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 HWJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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