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N136 OFW

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 OFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 81,134 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Bothside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 80,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 80,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,641 miles
Fail 4 May 2012

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 77,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 77,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 75,461 miles

front reg plate crack

Fail 31 Mar 2007 73,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 72,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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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N136 OFW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N136 OFW, 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 N136 OFW registered?

N136 OFW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N136 OFW safe to buy?

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