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N148 TAA

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 TAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 115,086 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,519 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing inner top arm bushes cracking (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing inner top arm bushes cracking (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,479 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges and worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,767 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 78,518 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,773 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 101,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,863 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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N148 TAA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N148 TAA, 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 TAA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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