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N184 WUP

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,813 mi
Last recorded138,813 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 WUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 138,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,980 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 130,363 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 130,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,837 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 115,745 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,016 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 113,015 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,401 miles

front tyres perished

offside front disc pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,916 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 107,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2009 105,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,933 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 101,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,787 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 98,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 96,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 89,357 miles

both front brake disc rusty

one bulb not working in high level brake light

slight play at both rear wheels

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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N184 WUP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 N184 WUP, 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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N184 WUP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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