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N115 HLP

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

306,808 mi
Last recorded306,808 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 306,808 miles

all exhaust joints are very badly corroded

both the front outer cv gators are perished

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

front and rear brake discs are badly corroded

front number plate is damaged

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside front tyre perished and sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn out of shape on the inside edge

slight chips in the front windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2017 306,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust joints are very badly corroded

both the front outer cv gators are perished

both the front tyres are worn badly on the shoulders

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

front and rear brake discs are badly corroded

front number plate is damaged

offside rear tyre worn out of shape on the inside edge

slight chips in the front windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 300,825 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front flexible brake hoses becoming perished

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 300,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front flexible brake hoses becoming perished

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 296,042 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 296,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks apparent

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2014 284,652 miles

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

boht front flexy hoses are perished

corrosion is evident on the the front sub frame

Fail 24 Apr 2014 284,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boht front flexy hoses are perished

corrosion is evident on the the front sub frame

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 278,213 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2013 278,213 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leaks apparent

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 273,611 miles

both the rear tyres are becoming worn on the edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 273,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both the rear tyres are becoming worn on the edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 267,847 miles

both the front anti-roll bar links becoming worn

slight oil leaks on the gearbox and engine

Fail 21 Apr 2011 267,847 miles

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

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

both the front anti-roll bar links becoming worn

slight oil leaks on the gearbox and engine

Pass 4 Feb 2010 251,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 231,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 217,184 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 217,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre is approaching the wear bars

Pass 10 May 2006 195,360 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 195,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N115 HLP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N115 HLP, 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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N115 HLP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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