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IUI 5421

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 5421
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 148,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated As Marked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

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

Pass 16 May 2014 147,169 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 147,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2011 147,115 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 147,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 138,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 133,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,821 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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IUI 5421 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 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 IUI 5421, 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 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IUI 5421 registered?

IUI 5421 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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