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N180 CEM

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,769 mi
Last recorded172,769 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 CEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 172,769 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 167,749 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 167,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 164,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 161,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 157,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 154,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 148,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 143,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 143,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 138,593 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2006 129,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 129,258 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N180 CEM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N180 CEM, 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 N180 CEM registered?

N180 CEM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N180 CEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N180 CEM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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