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N158 MSU

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,581 mi
Last recorded76,581 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 MSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 76,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,339 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,000 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,214 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,464 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 73,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 73,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,649 miles

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

OSR tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,846 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,425 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,851 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 66,851 miles

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

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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N158 MSU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N158 MSU, 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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N158 MSU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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