CarVerify

Free Car Check

N215 NFG

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 NFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 140,238 miles

n/s/f top suspension bushes slight play,brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Fail 28 May 2012 140,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

n/s/f top suspension bushes slight play,brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2011 137,730 miles

f/suspension arm bushes wearing,slight play in steering+joints,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding

Fail 26 May 2011 137,729 miles

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

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

f/suspension arm bushes wearing,slight play in steering+joints,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 4 May 2010 156,389 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 156,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 135,012 miles

Noise from front suspension,possibly from lower ball joint(s)?

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 135,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Noise from front suspension,possibly from lower ball joint(s)?

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 129,770 miles

Both front tyres,tread worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 129,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres,tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2007 125,026 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2007 125,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside front track rod gaitor split

Pass 20 Jun 2006 121,806 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 121,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1. front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Jun 2006 121,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N215 NFG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N215 NFG, 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

How do I check the history of N215 NFG?

You can check the full history of N215 NFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N215 NFG registered?

N215 NFG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N215 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N215 NFG shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N215 NFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N215 NFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.