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N290 YCF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

252,580 mi
Last recorded252,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 252,580 miles

advise rear tyres on 3mm

advise slight smoke at rear

advise oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 245,650 miles

advise air bag light on

advise both sides front tyres on 2/3mm

advise both sides rear tyres on 2mm

advise front pads getting low.

advise oil leak

advise slight run out on rear brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2012 245,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise air bag light on

advise both sides front tyres on 2/3mm

advise both sides rear tyres on 2mm

advise front pads getting low.

advise oil leak

advise slight run out on rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2011 233,682 miles

advise air bag light on

advise front discs worn

advise rear disc worn.

advise rear pads getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2011 233,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise air bag light on

advise front discs worn

advise rear disc worn.

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 223,359 miles

advise front discs worn

advise offside front tyre getting low.

advise oil leak

advise rear shocks getting weak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 223,308 miles

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

advise front discs worn

advise oil leak

advise rear shocks getting weak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 215,221 miles

advise front discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2009 215,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise front discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 205,802 miles

advise front discs worn. advise oil leak. advise slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Jul 2008 205,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

advise front discs worn. advise oil leak. advise slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Jul 2007 195,931 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 195,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

advise rear no plate slight fading. †advise front discs worn on edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 181,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 181,701 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 23 Jul 2005 165,398 miles

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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N290 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N290 YCF, 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 N290 YCF registered?

N290 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N290 YCF safe to buy?

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