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N298 JOT

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

276,038 mi
Last recorded276,038 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 JOT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 276,038 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs in poor condition

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 276,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs in poor condition

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2012 263,370 miles

all brake metal hose ends corroded

all discs corroded and scored

all front suspension bushes showing cracks and deteriation

engine oil leak

front dip lights incorrect pattern masked out

plastic sills

tailgate struts weak

front tyres at 1.6mm and worn on shoulders

Pass 9 Mar 2011 249,679 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

part worn tyre fitted

plastic sills

rear discs poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2011 249,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic sills

rear discs poor condition

Pass 8 May 2010 231,432 miles

all discs in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2010 231,382 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

all discs in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2009 205,975 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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N298 JOT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N298 JOT, 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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N298 JOT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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