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N231 VNV

1971 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,046 mi
Last recorded202,046 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Audi A4126,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 VNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 202,046 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 202,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 188,888 miles

Centre Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2015 185,060 miles

engine oil leaks

front pads appear low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 177,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brakes slight inbalance

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2012 165,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 165,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 157,526 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 147,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 147,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 136,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 136,134 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 130,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the air bag warning light is on

Pass 24 May 2007 125,806 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 May 2006 119,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2006 119,675 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2005 112,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N231 VNV is a 1971 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 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 N231 VNV, 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 55 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N231 VNV registered?

N231 VNV is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N231 VNV safe to buy?

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