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N112 FSN

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,079 mi
Last recorded127,079 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 FSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,806 miles

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

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

engine missfires but passes gas test

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,433 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 98,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,084 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,081 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted badly

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,308 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 83,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,742 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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N112 FSN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N112 FSN, 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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N112 FSN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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