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N303 YLS

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 YLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 119,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,266 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 112,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axl (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axl (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shockers have reduced dampening effect

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,130 miles

both rear shock absorbers operation soft

offside steering rack power ram slight leak / dampness

Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

bonnet release mechanism unserviceable

both rear shock absorbers operation soft

offside steering rack power ram slight leak / dampness

slight brake bind starting in nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,495 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,495 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,310 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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N303 YLS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 N303 YLS, 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 N303 YLS registered?

N303 YLS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N303 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N303 YLS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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