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N293 CNA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 CNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 161,550 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 161,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 155,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 155,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 147,079 miles

battery insecure

nsf indicator unit damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2011 147,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

nsf indicator unit damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 143,111 miles

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

battery tray badly corroded

rear number plate delaminating

signs of fuel fiter leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2010 143,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

battery tray badly corroded

rear number plate delaminating

signs of fuel fiter leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 138,955 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly delaminted

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 138,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly delaminted

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 134,680 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) n/s front tyre close to limits and has nail in tread 4) air bag warning ON 5) rear brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 134,680 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) n/s front tyre close to limits and has nail in tread 4) air bag warning ON 5) rear brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 127,916 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 127,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Major water leak present.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 99,839 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 99,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate slightly delaminating

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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N293 CNA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N293 CNA, 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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N293 CNA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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