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N152 KAG

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,389 mi
Last recorded59,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 KAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 59,389 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush adift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,426 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,516 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear lamp unit has a small crack in it

various rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 7 May 2011 34,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear lamp unit has a small crack in it

various rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 34,326 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 34,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 33,726 miles

front and rear brakes have some corrosion

front brake flexi hoses have slight deterioration

Fail 18 May 2009 33,722 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 32,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 31,088 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside front anti roll bar link arm has slight stiffness

nearside rear light cluster lens is cracked

rear braks may require clean out and inspecting

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,651 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi section just starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside front curved lower suspenion arm inner bushes creaking slightly

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to first flexi pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked

offside front seat belt webbing slow to retract

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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N152 KAG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N152 KAG, 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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N152 KAG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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