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N116 AMO

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,312 mi
Last recorded222,312 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 AMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 222,312 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 217,659 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 217,636 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 209,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 202,697 miles

CUT IN nsr tyre sidewall inner.Rear discs corroded.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 202,697 miles

CUT IN nsr tyre sidewall inner.Rear discs corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 195,636 miles

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

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

STICKY OPERATION OFO/S/R CALIPER HANDBRAKE LEVER+ SLIGHT BIND ON RBT TEST

Pass 15 Oct 2009 183,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 174,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small nick in bottom arm (front arm)OSF suspension.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 163,326 miles

Both rear gaiters split on shockabsorbers

Fail 5 Oct 2007 163,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear gaiters split on shockabsorbers

Fail 5 Oct 2006 152,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 152,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 140,988 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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N116 AMO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N116 AMO, 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 N116 AMO registered?

N116 AMO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N116 AMO safe to buy?

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