2004 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · NS51 ACS
2004 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 297,174 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 297,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NS51 ACS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 297,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NS51 ACS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A4 (NS51 ACS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NS51 ACS Mileage History
- 02/01/2024271,148 mi
- 02/01/2025282,962 mi+11,814 mi
- 07/01/2025282,963 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2026297,174 mi+14,211 mi
- 26/01/2026297,174 mi
Average of roughly 12,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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