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N162 PHX

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,285 mi
Last recorded132,285 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 PHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 132,285 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 132,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear and corrosionm to both rear brake discs

Air bag light on

Both rear shock absorber boots deteriorated

Brake hose ferules deteriorating

Child seats in rear preventing full examination of rear belts

Clonk or kick from o/s/f suspension under brake test

Evidence of oil o/s steering rack

N/s cv boot perishing

Oil and coolant leaks

Pedal pad wearing

Rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating

Some freeplay in n/s/r hub

Some freeplay to n/s/f hub and lower arm bushes

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2010 125,799 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accident damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 22 Jun 2010 125,775 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accident damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 8 Aug 2009 118,567 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Aug 2009 118,567 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Aug 2008 111,576 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2008 111,576 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear stop light dim

Fail 8 Aug 2006 99,316 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear stop light dim

Pass 3 Aug 2005 89,489 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 89,489 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

dent in nearside outer sill.

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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N162 PHX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N162 PHX, 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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N162 PHX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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