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N148 DKJ

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

210,937 mi
Last recorded210,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 DKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 210,937 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 210,937 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 207,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Complete front bumper secure but offside of bumper is not secure, but not leading to sharp edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 207,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Complete front bumper secure but offside of bumper is not secure, but not leading to sharp edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 206,196 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 203,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 203,012 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 202,990 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 199,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 198,172 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 198,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 198,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 195,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 192,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 192,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 189,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 183,266 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 183,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 172,539 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 172,538 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N148 DKJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N148 DKJ, 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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N148 DKJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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