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N140 PJO

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,992 mi
Last recorded182,992 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 PJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 182,992 miles

front exhaust system has a slight leak of gasses, will need to be repaired in the near future

front wiper blades starting to smear, will need replacement in the near future

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

nearside front lower ball joint has slight movement, will need replacing in the near future

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement, will need replacing in the near future

offside and nearside front shock absorbers becoming week, will need replacement in the near future

offside and nearside front steering track rod end dust covers split

rear exhaust box has a slight blow of gasses, will need to be replaced in the near future

slight movement in steering column deatected at the steering wheel

Fail 13 Sep 2010 182,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust system has a slight leak of gasses, will need to be repaired in the near future

front wiper blades starting to smear, will need replacement in the near future

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

nearside front lower ball joint has slight movement, will need replacing in the near future

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement, will need replacing in the near future

offside and nearside front shock absorbers becoming week, will need replacement in the near future

offside and nearside front steering track rod end dust covers split

rear exhaust box has a slight blow of gasses, will need to be replaced in the near future

slight movement in steering column deatected at the steering wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2009 168,269 miles

different size tyres fitted from front to rear but the same along each axle

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion but not considered excessive at the time of test but may need replacing in the near future

front exhaust system has a slight blow of gasses but not considered excessive

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

rear exhaust system has a slight blow of exhaust gasses but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Sep 2009 168,257 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

different size tyres fitted from front to rear but the same along each axle

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion but not considered excessive at the time of test but may need replacing in the near future

front exhaust system has a slight blow of gasses but not considered excessive

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

rear exhaust system has a slight blow of exhaust gasses but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2008 158,672 miles

slight blow from manifold area of exhaust

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2008 158,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight blow from manifold area of exhaust

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 154,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres pressure low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 153,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 153,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 142,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 142,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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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N140 PJO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N140 PJO, 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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N140 PJO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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