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N121 MWL

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 144,192 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poor but acceptable accident damage repair to offside front wing,bonnet and bumper

srs light illuminated

Fail 18 Jun 2008 144,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

poor but acceptable accident damage repair to offside front wing,bonnet and bumper

srs light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 138,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 130,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 135,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N121 MWL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N121 MWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N121 MWL registered?

N121 MWL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N121 MWL safe to buy?

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