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N178 SDF

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 SDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 165,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 165,879 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 159,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 155,549 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 155,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 146,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 135,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 130,112 miles

engine under tray is damaged

exhaust system is rusted

front brake discs are worn

high spot in the tread of the n/s rear tyre

is the tracking ok

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

n/s sill is damaged

o/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

o/s head light aim is on the low limit

oil leak

play in both of the rear wheel bearings

rear axle beam mounting bushes are worn

the light from the front indicators is almost white

wear in the n/s track control arm ball

wear in the o/s front tie bar ball joint

wear in the o/s track control arm ball joint

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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N178 SDF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N178 SDF, 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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What year was N178 SDF registered?

N178 SDF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N178 SDF safe to buy?

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