MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise rear tyres on 3mm
advise slight smoke at rear
advise oil leak
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
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
advise air bag light on
advise front discs worn
advise rear disc worn.
advise rear pads getting low
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
advise front discs worn
advise offside front tyre getting low.
advise oil leak
advise rear shocks getting weak
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
advise front discs worn
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
advise front discs worn. advise oil leak. advise slight play in steering column
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
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.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise o/s/f tyre getting low.
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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N290 YCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 February 1996.
Is N290 YCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N290 YCF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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