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N159 DTJ

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 DTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 132,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 132,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 124,056 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 124,054 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 120,530 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 120,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 115,725 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 115,725 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 112,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 112,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 112,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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N159 DTJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N159 DTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N159 DTJ registered?

N159 DTJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N159 DTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 DTJ shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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