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N114 MGJ

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 MGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,457 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

body damage

Pass 2 Jun 2018 118,198 miles

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

body damage

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

body damage

nearside and offside front inner discs faces rusting

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2015 108,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 108,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,288 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 96,874 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,874 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,113 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,764 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,024 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,722 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 70,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,953 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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N114 MGJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N114 MGJ, 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 N114 MGJ registered?

N114 MGJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N114 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N114 MGJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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